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gangster
noun gang·ster \ˈgaŋ-stər\
: a member of a group of violent criminals
Full 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
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First Known Use of GANGSTER
1886
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gangster
noun gang·ster \ˈgaŋ-stər\
Definition of GANGSTER for Kids
: a member of a gang of criminals
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