What does GANGSTER mean?
Definitions for GANGSTER
ˈgæŋ stərgang·ster
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word GANGSTER.
Princeton's WordNet
gangster, mobsternoun
a criminal who is a member of gang
Wiktionary
gangsternoun
A member of a criminal or street gang.
gangsternoun
A member of a professional criminal organization; a racketeer.
Etymology: Circa 1895,.
Wikipedia
Gangster
A gangster is a criminal who is a member of a gang. Most gangs are considered to be part of organized crime. Gangsters are also called mobsters, a term derived from mob and the suffix -ster. Gangs provide a level of organization and resources that support much larger and more complex criminal transactions than an individual criminal could achieve. Gangsters have been active for many years in countries around the world. Gangsters are the subject of many novels, films, television series and video games.
ChatGPT
gangster
A gangster is a member of a group or gang involved in organized crime or unlawful activities, such as illegal trading, theft, violence, or extortion. They are often associated with a specific criminal underworld culture and are known for their disregard for laws and societal norms. Gangster activities can range from local to international operations.
Wikidata
Gangster
A gangster is a criminal who is a member of a gang. Some gangs are considered to be part of organized crime. Gangsters are also called mobsters, a term derived from mob and the suffix -ster. Gangs provide a level of organization and resources that support much larger and more complex criminal transactions than an individual criminal could achieve. Gangsters have been active for many years in countries around the world. Some gangsters, perhaps most notably Al Capone, have become infamous. Gangsters are the subject of many movies, particularly from the period between 1930 and 1960. Nowadays, unorganized crime from non-Italian origins have taken to using the word "gangster" to refer to their fellow criminals, though often spelled as "gangsta" in reference to non-rhotic Black American pronunciation.
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Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of GANGSTER in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of GANGSTER in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of GANGSTER in a Sentence
I am laughing inside, you broke window ? Why ? Come inside. You know UFC don’t let you come inside. If you real gangster why don’t you come inside ? This is big history gangster place. Brooklyn. You want to talk to me ? Send me location. We have to talk ? I am gon na come, no problem.
It was often seen in gangster films that were watched by impressionable young men who came of age during World War II, so, even before its use in World War II, it was an iconic weapon.
He called gangster films hoodlum films, he said to us he never watched his hoodlum films. The only movies he would ever stick around to watch if they were on TV would be the handful of musicals he made, which he loved.
There was part of me that was petrified. These are rich and powerful people who threatened me with ruin. No rational person wouldn’t take that threat seriously. On the other hand, I thought about what I was fighting for, this is my farm, where I live with my two daughters and my pregnant wife. This is not just a business, this is not some piece of dirt, like a mall, some piece of real estate, this is my home. I have put my heart and soul into this. I have gotten our employees to buy into a long-term vision of creating the finest whiskey company in the world and I felt like I needed to fight for that, for this being the right thing for our society and civilization, as opposed to gangster capitalism.
I pride myself in my team, we all pride ourselves on creating a sense of family in our building. So when you come in the building, there's no separation of BDs( Black Disciples), GDs( Gangster Disciples), this clique, that's it, none of that, all that's out the door. When you come into the building, you could actually be a kid, be a student, be free. You're not looking over your shoulder, you're not worried about who's going to walk up on you. You don't have to worry about somebody knocking you upside... It's not about any of that. It's all about education, meeting you where you are and helping you be the most successful person that we could possibly give you.
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Translations for GANGSTER
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- rampokkerAfrikaans
- رجل عصابةArabic
- gangster, zločinecCzech
- gangsterDanish
- Gangster, BanditGerman
- gánster, marero, gangster, pandilleroSpanish
- gangsterEstonian
- jengiläinenFinnish
- bandit, gangsterFrench
- gangsterItalian
- 山賊, 匪徒, ギャングスターJapanese
- 깡패, 강도Korean
- gengsterMalay
- gangsterDutch
- gangsterNorwegian
- bandytaPolish
- gângsterPortuguese
- гангстер, бандит, разбойникRussian
- tsotsiSouthern Sotho
- gängmedlem, gangsterSwedish
- jangiliSwahili
- นักเลงThai
- çeteci, gangsterTurkish
- 徒Chinese
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