Meaning

A member of a criminal or street gang..

Definitions by Sense

1. A member of a criminal or street gang.
2. A member of a professional criminal organization (in organized crime): a racketeer.
3. To act like a gangster; to commit street crime or run a racket.
4. Characteristic of a gangster; (especially) admirable and audacious.
5. (Internet slang) On friendly terms; cool.

Example Sentences

I looked at my team and thought, "Damn, now that was the most gangster move I have ever seen in my life. I think we just strong-armed a government official in Sierra Leone!"

Sampling is the most gangsta shit ever. Im finna steal yo life's work and make it into trap music

We put an end to our beef. We're all gangster now.

"Oh, soft ass pretty boy, trying to act all hard for his little girlfriend. Don't he know that we gangsta over here. We don't beef over females. Share and share alike," Corey said, laughing.

everyone gangsta until NATO starts shipping Burger Kings onto the scene

Word Forms

• gangsters
• gangsta
• gangstering
• gangstered
• more gangster
• most gangster

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When Should You Use Gangster?

Use gangster when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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