gangster
gb/ɡˈæŋstɚ/ us/ɡˈæŋstɚ/
B2
Inglés
gengszter, gengszteres, vagány, kemény
SUSTANTIVO
B2
1
gengszter
B2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Don’t use this word for any ‘group’ of friends; it usually implies serious crime.
Significado
member of a criminal gang
Colocaciones
notorious gangster
|armed gangster
|violent gangster
|former gangster
|gangster boss
|gangster leader
|gangster network
|organized-crime gangster
|gangster violence
|gangster territory
Sinónimos
mobster (Often suggests mafia-style organized crime.)
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gang member (More general; can be less tied to organized crime.)
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criminal (Broader; not necessarily connected to a gang.)
Antónimos
law-abiding citizen (Someone who follows the law rather than breaking it.)
Temas
crime
|law
|society
Definición
a person in a criminal gang
A person who belongs to a gang that commits crimes, especially a group involved in organized crime.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
INFORMAL
2
gengszter
B2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
This sense can be exaggerated or judgmental; it’s often used as a label rather than a precise description.
Significado
violent criminal or thug
Colocaciones
street gangster
|small-time gangster
|wannabe gangster
|local gangster
|gangster tactics
|gangster behavior
|gangster attitude
|gangster threats
|gangster bully
|gangster type
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
gentle person (Someone who is not violent or threatening.)
Temas
crime
|violence
|society
Definición
a violent criminal
A violent or threatening criminal, even if not clearly part of a formal gang.
B2
3
gengszteres
B2
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We watched a gangster movie.
Egy gengszterfilmet néztünk.
She likes gangster stories.
Szereti a gengsztertörténeteket.
Error frecuente:
Often used before a noun (e.g., ‘gangster movie’); it’s less common as a standalone adjective in formal writing.
Significado
relating to gangsters or gangs
Colocaciones
gangster movie
|gangster story
|gangster novel
|gangster culture
|gangster lifestyle
|gangster slang
|gangster violence
|gangster era
|gangster boss
|gangster territory
Sinónimos
mob-related (More specific to mafia-style organized crime.)
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criminal (Broader; not necessarily about gangs.)
Antónimos
lawful (Connected with following the law rather than crime.)
Temas
crime
|media
|culture
Definición
about gangsters or gangs
Connected with gangsters, gangs, or organized crime, especially in style, culture, or subject matter.
C1
SLANG
4
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
They said the new bike is gangster.
Azt mondták, hogy az új bicikli vagány.
Error frecuente:
This can sound inappropriate or stereotypical, and it may not be understood or welcomed in formal settings.
Significado
tough or cool in style
Colocaciones
that’s gangster
|pretty gangster
|so gangster
|gangster vibe
|gangster look
|gangster move
|gangster attitude
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
soft (Not tough or intimidating in this slang sense.)
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uncool (Not impressive or stylish.)
Temas
slang
|culture
|emotions
Definición
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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
gangster
AFI
GB/ɡˈæŋstɚ/
US/ɡˈæŋstɚ/
Sílabas y acento
gang - ster (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (gang)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: gangster
- Plural: gangsters
Familia de palabras
Forms
gangsters
noun
Core family
gang
noun B1
Related words
gangland
noun
Advanced or less common
gangsterism
noun
Expresiones
gangster chic
1/ɡˈæŋstɚ ʃˈik/
fixed phrase
fashion inspired by gangsters
a fashion style that looks like a gangster’s style
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The magazine described it as gangster chic.
gangster movie
1/ɡˈæŋstɚ mˈuvi/
fixed phrase
film about gangsters
a movie about gangsters
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He wore his cap gangster-style.