gangster

gang·ster

noun \ˈgaŋ-stər\

Definition of GANGSTER

: a member of a gang of criminals : racketeer

— gang·ster·dom \-dəm\ noun

— gang·ster·ish \-stə-rish\ adjective

— gang·ster·ism \-stə-ˌri-zəm\ noun

Examples of GANGSTER

1. <Al Capone remains one of the most notorious gangsters in American history.>

First Known Use of GANGSTER

1886

Related to GANGSTER

Synonyms: bully, gangbanger, gangsta, hoodlum, goon, gorilla, homeboy, homey (or homie), hood, hooligan, mobster, mug, plug-ugly, punk, roughneck, rowdy, ruffian, thug, tough, toughie (also toughy), yob [British], yobbo [British]

Related Words: cutthroat, scoundrel, villain; assassin, bandit, bravo, brigand, criminal, crook, desperado, felon, gunman, highwayman, lawbreaker, mafioso, malefactor, offender, outlaw, perp, perpetrator, pirate; pickpocket, racketeer, robber, swindler, thief, vandal; juvenile delinquent, tearaway [British]

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