gangster

noun
UK: /ˈɡæŋstər/
US: /ˈɡæŋstər/

  1. A member of a criminal group.

    1. The gangster had a big gun.
    2. The local gangster was known for protecting his neighborhood, though through illegal means.

  2. A character in movies or books who is a criminal.

    1. He played a gangster in the film.
    2. The film's protagonist evolves from a petty thief into a ruthless gangster, driven by ambition.

Synonyms

criminal mobster thug hoodlum
gangster adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of gangsters or organized crime.

    1. That was a gangster movie.
    2. The city had a gangster element that influenced its politics and economy during that era.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gangster" in English means: A member of a criminal group., A character in movies or books who is a criminal..

The phonetic transcription of "gangster" is /ˈɡæŋstər/ in British English and /ˈɡæŋstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gangster": criminal, mobster, thug, hoodlum.

Example usage of "gangster": "The gangster had a big gun.". More examples on the page.