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gangster

[ gang-ster ]

noun

  1. a member of a gang of criminals, especially a racketeer in an organized crime syndicate.

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gangster

/ ˈɡæŋə /

noun

  1. a member of an organized gang of criminals, esp one who resorts to violence
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gangster1

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; gang 1 + -ster
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The store with heavy security is known for being the source of bling for rappers, artists and some gangsters.

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In a four-star review, the Independent said Nelson-Joyce's "conflicted gangster" and the show's "moral ambivalence" elevated it "above the average boilerplate crime drama".

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We are barely into the third month of Trump’s gangster regime.

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It’s a reminder that De Niro’s presence — as an actor and signifier of the gangster movie — looms so large that only he could play the iconic roles of Costello and Genovese.

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Harley Watson was on a path to what he calls a "gangster" life.

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