Pronunciation: /ˈɡæŋstər/
noun a member of a gang of criminals
A1 The gangster wore a black hat and carried a gun.
A2 The gangster was arrested by the police for robbery.
B1 The gangster's criminal activities were well-known in the city.
B2 The gangster was involved in a turf war with rival gangs.
C1 The gangster's empire extended across multiple cities, controlling illegal activities.
C2 The gangster's charisma and ruthlessness made him a feared figure in the criminal underworld.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a gangster
A1 He looked like a gangster with his leather jacket and sunglasses.
A2 The movie was about a gangster who ruled the city with fear.
B1 The gangster lifestyle depicted in the film was glamorized and unrealistic.
B2 The protagonist in the novel was a former gangster trying to turn his life around.
C1 The character's complex motivations and actions blurred the line between hero and gangster.
C2 The director's portrayal of the gangster underworld was gritty and authentic.
formal The gangster was arrested for multiple counts of racketeering.
informal That gangster is always causing trouble in the neighborhood.
slang The gangster was flexing his new ride down the block.
figurative She's a gangster when it comes to negotiating business deals.
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