Back-ganging
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbækˌɡæŋɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Back-ganging is an adjective meaning Behind or late in payment or rent; in arrears.
Meaning
Behind or late in payment or rent; in arrears.
More Meanings
- Not in a good financial state; unprosperous.
- Not in good health; sickly, unhealthy.
- A going back; a returning; also, the way back.
- A deterioration, especially in circumstances or health; a relapse, a retrograde.
Example Sentences
Here he opened the fatal volume [a rental book]; I have heard of a thing they call Doomsday book—I am clear it has been a rental of back-ganging tenants.
Word Forms
- back-gangin
- back-gannin
Synonyms for back-ganging
Depending on context, synonyms include backgain.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include backstreet, delinquent, lagging, ass-backwards, backmasked, retarted.
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