gangster
gb/ɡˈæŋstɚ/ us/ɡˈæŋstɚ/
B2
Английски
gengszter, gengszteres, vagány, kemény
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B2
1
gengszter
B2
Модел на употреба:
a [gangster]; [gangster]s
The police arrested a suspected gangster linked to an organized crime group.
A rendőrség letartóztatott egy feltételezett gengsztert, akit kapcsolatba hoztak egy szervezett bűnözői csoporttal.
The documentary traced how a local gangster rose to power in the 1990s.
A dokumentumfilm bemutatta, hogyan jutott hatalomra egy helyi gengszter az 1990-es években.
Witnesses said two gangsters fled the scene in a black SUV.
Примери за учащи
The gangster was sent to prison.
A gengsztert börtönbe küldték.
He was once a gangster, but he changed his life.
Régebben gengszter volt, de megváltoztatta az életét.
Честа грешка:
Don’t use this word for any ‘group’ of friends; it usually implies serious crime.
Значение
member of a criminal gang
Колокации
notorious gangster
|armed gangster
|violent gangster
|former gangster
|gangster boss
|gangster leader
|gangster network
|organized-crime gangster
|gangster violence
|gangster territory
Синоними
mobster (Often suggests mafia-style organized crime.)
|
gang member (More general; can be less tied to organized crime.)
|
criminal (Broader; not necessarily connected to a gang.)
Антоними
law-abiding citizen (Someone who follows the law rather than breaking it.)
Теми
crime
|law
|society
Определение
a person in a criminal gang
A person who belongs to a gang that commits crimes, especially a group involved in organized crime.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B2
INFORMAL
2
gengszter
B2
Модел на употреба:
a [gangster]; act like a [gangster]
They called him a gangster because he used threats to get what he wanted.
Gengszternek nevezték, mert fenyegetéssel érte el, amit akart.
A group of gangsters tried to shake down the shop owner for money.
Egy csapat gengszter pénzt próbált kizsarolni a boltostól.
She refused to be intimidated by a few gangsters hanging around outside.
Примери за учащи
He acted like a gangster and scared people.
Úgy viselkedett, mint egy gengszter, és megijesztette az embereket.
The gangster threatened the driver.
A gengszter megfenyegette a sofőrt.
Честа грешка:
This sense can be exaggerated or judgmental; it’s often used as a label rather than a precise description.
Значение
violent criminal or thug
Колокации
street gangster
|small-time gangster
|wannabe gangster
|local gangster
|gangster tactics
|gangster behavior
|gangster attitude
|gangster threats
|gangster bully
|gangster type
Синоними
thug (Common informal word for a violent person.)
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hoodlum (Slightly old-fashioned term for a violent troublemaker.)
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bully (Focuses on intimidating others; may not imply crime.)
Антоними
gentle person (Someone who is not violent or threatening.)
Теми
crime
|violence
|society
Определение
a violent criminal
A violent or threatening criminal, even if not clearly part of a formal gang.
B2
3
gengszteres
B2
Модел на употреба:
[gangster] + noun
He wrote a gangster novel set in Chicago during Prohibition.
Egy, a szesztilalom kori Chicagóban játszódó gengszterregényt írt.
The series focuses on a gangster family and their rivalries.
A sorozat egy gengsztercsaládra és a rivalizálásukra összpontosít.
The museum has an exhibit on gangster culture in the early twentieth century.
Примери за учащи
We watched a gangster movie.
Egy gengszterfilmet néztünk.
She likes gangster stories.
Szereti a gengsztertörténeteket.
Честа грешка:
Often used before a noun (e.g., ‘gangster movie’); it’s less common as a standalone adjective in formal writing.
Значение
relating to gangsters or gangs
Колокации
gangster movie
|gangster story
|gangster novel
|gangster culture
|gangster lifestyle
|gangster slang
|gangster violence
|gangster era
|gangster boss
|gangster territory
Синоними
mob-related (More specific to mafia-style organized crime.)
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criminal (Broader; not necessarily about gangs.)
Антоними
lawful (Connected with following the law rather than crime.)
Теми
crime
|media
|culture
Определение
about gangsters or gangs
Connected with gangsters, gangs, or organized crime, especially in style, culture, or subject matter.
C1
SLANG
4
Модел на употреба:
That’s [gangster].
Fixing it with a paper clip was kind of gangster, honestly.
Őszintén szólva elég vagány volt, hogy egy gemkapoccsal javította meg.
He showed up in a sharp suit and called it a gangster look.
Egy elegáns öltönyben jelent meg, és azt mondta, hogy ez egy vagány megjelenés.
Some people think that line sounds gangster, but others find it cringe.
Примери за учащи
They said the new bike is gangster.
Azt mondták, hogy az új bicikli vagány.
Честа грешка:
This can sound inappropriate or stereotypical, and it may not be understood or welcomed in formal settings.
Значение
tough or cool in style
Колокации
that’s gangster
|pretty gangster
|so gangster
|gangster vibe
|gangster look
|gangster move
|gangster attitude
Синоними
badass (Similar meaning but often stronger and can be vulgar in tone.)
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tough (More neutral and widely acceptable.)
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hardcore (Emphasizes intensity or extreme commitment.)
Антоними
soft (Not tough or intimidating in this slang sense.)
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uncool (Not impressive or stylish.)
Теми
slang
|culture
|emotions
Определение
slang: very tough or cool
Used in slang to describe something as tough, intimidating, boldly confident, or (in some contexts) impressively cool in a way associated with gangster stereotypes.
Граматика
Речникова форма
gangster
IPA
GB/ɡˈæŋstɚ/
US/ɡˈæŋstɚ/
Срички и ударение
gang - ster (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (gang)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: gangster
- Plural: gangsters
Семейство думи
Forms
gangsters
noun
Core family
gang
noun B1
Related words
gangland
noun
Advanced or less common
gangsterism
noun
Изрази
gangster chic
1/ɡˈæŋstɚ ʃˈik/
fixed phrase
fashion inspired by gangsters
a fashion style that looks like a gangster’s style
Примери
- The photo shoot went for a gangster chic vibe with suits and heavy chains.
- Some critics said the campaign glamorized crime by selling gangster chic.
- Her outfit mixed vintage tailoring with a gangster chic edge.
Примери за учащи
- The magazine described it as gangster chic.
gangster movie
1/ɡˈæŋstɚ mˈuvi/
fixed phrase
film about gangsters
a movie about gangsters
Примери
- We watched a classic gangster movie after dinner.
- She loves gangster movies set in 1930s New York.
- The director said he wanted to make a gangster movie with a modern setting.
Примери за учащи
- Let’s watch a gangster movie.
gangster rap
1/ɡˈæŋstɚ ɹˈæp/
fixed phrase
rap music about street crime
a type of rap about crime and street life
Примери
- He grew up listening to gangster rap in the 1990s.
- The article traces the rise of gangster rap and the controversy around it.
- Some artists reject the gangster rap label even if their lyrics are gritty.
Примери за учащи
- She likes gangster rap.
gangster-style
1/ɡˈæŋstɚ stˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
informal
in a gangster-like way
in a way that looks like a gangster
Примери
- He wore his hat gangster-style, tilted to one side.
- They tried to decorate the party gangster-style with fake money and props.
- The ad showed the product used gangster-style, with dramatic lighting and tough poses.
Примери за учащи
- He wore his cap gangster-style.