gangster
gb/ɡˈæŋstɚ/ us/ɡˈæŋstɚ/
B2
Inggris
gengszter, gengszteres, vagány, kemény
KATA BENDA
B2
1
gengszter
B2
Pola penggunaan:
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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
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.
Kesalahan umum:
Don’t use this word for any ‘group’ of friends; it usually implies serious crime.
Arti
member of a criminal gang
Kolokasi
notorious gangster
|armed gangster
|violent gangster
|former gangster
|gangster boss
|gangster leader
|gangster network
|organized-crime gangster
|gangster violence
|gangster territory
Sinonim
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.)
Antonim
law-abiding citizen (Someone who follows the law rather than breaking it.)
Tema
crime
|law
|society
Definisi
a person in a criminal gang
A person who belongs to a gang that commits crimes, especially a group involved in organized crime.
KATA BENDA
B2
INFORMAL
2
gengszter
B2
Pola penggunaan:
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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
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.
Kesalahan umum:
This sense can be exaggerated or judgmental; it’s often used as a label rather than a precise description.
Arti
violent criminal or thug
Kolokasi
street gangster
|small-time gangster
|wannabe gangster
|local gangster
|gangster tactics
|gangster behavior
|gangster attitude
|gangster threats
|gangster bully
|gangster type
Sinonim
thug (Common informal word for a violent person.)
|
hoodlum (Slightly old-fashioned term for a violent troublemaker.)
|
bully (Focuses on intimidating others; may not imply crime.)
Antonim
gentle person (Someone who is not violent or threatening.)
Tema
crime
|violence
|society
Definisi
a violent criminal
A violent or threatening criminal, even if not clearly part of a formal gang.
B2
3
gengszteres
B2
Pola penggunaan:
[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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
We watched a gangster movie.
Egy gengszterfilmet néztünk.
She likes gangster stories.
Szereti a gengsztertörténeteket.
Kesalahan umum:
Often used before a noun (e.g., ‘gangster movie’); it’s less common as a standalone adjective in formal writing.
Arti
relating to gangsters or gangs
Kolokasi
gangster movie
|gangster story
|gangster novel
|gangster culture
|gangster lifestyle
|gangster slang
|gangster violence
|gangster era
|gangster boss
|gangster territory
Sinonim
mob-related (More specific to mafia-style organized crime.)
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criminal (Broader; not necessarily about gangs.)
Antonim
lawful (Connected with following the law rather than crime.)
Tema
crime
|media
|culture
Definisi
about gangsters or gangs
Connected with gangsters, gangs, or organized crime, especially in style, culture, or subject matter.
C1
SLANG
4
Pola penggunaan:
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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
They said the new bike is gangster.
Azt mondták, hogy az új bicikli vagány.
Kesalahan umum:
This can sound inappropriate or stereotypical, and it may not be understood or welcomed in formal settings.
Arti
tough or cool in style
Kolokasi
that’s gangster
|pretty gangster
|so gangster
|gangster vibe
|gangster look
|gangster move
|gangster attitude
Sinonim
badass (Similar meaning but often stronger and can be vulgar in tone.)
|
tough (More neutral and widely acceptable.)
|
hardcore (Emphasizes intensity or extreme commitment.)
Antonim
soft (Not tough or intimidating in this slang sense.)
|
uncool (Not impressive or stylish.)
Tema
slang
|culture
|emotions
Definisi
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.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
gangster
IPA
GB/ɡˈæŋstɚ/
US/ɡˈæŋstɚ/
Suku kata & tekanan
gang - ster (2 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (gang)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: gangster
- Plural: gangsters
Kata terkait
Forms
gangsters
noun
Core family
gang
noun B1
Related words
gangland
noun
Advanced or less common
gangsterism
noun
Ungkapan
gangster chic
1/ɡˈæŋstɚ ʃˈik/
fixed phrase
fashion inspired by gangsters
a fashion style that looks like a gangster’s style
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- The magazine described it as gangster chic.
gangster movie
1/ɡˈæŋstɚ mˈuvi/
fixed phrase
film about gangsters
a movie about gangsters
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- He wore his cap gangster-style.