gangster
gb/ɡˈæŋstɚ/ us/ɡˈæŋstɚ/
B2
Engelska
gengszter, gengszteres, vagány, kemény
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
gengszter
B2
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
Don’t use this word for any ‘group’ of friends; it usually implies serious crime.
Betydelse
member of a criminal gang
Ordkombinationer
notorious gangster
|armed gangster
|violent gangster
|former gangster
|gangster boss
|gangster leader
|gangster network
|organized-crime gangster
|gangster violence
|gangster territory
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
law-abiding citizen (Someone who follows the law rather than breaking it.)
Teman
crime
|law
|society
Definition
a person in a criminal gang
A person who belongs to a gang that commits crimes, especially a group involved in organized crime.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
INFORMAL
2
gengszter
B2
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
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.
Vanligt misstag:
This sense can be exaggerated or judgmental; it’s often used as a label rather than a precise description.
Betydelse
violent criminal or thug
Ordkombinationer
street gangster
|small-time gangster
|wannabe gangster
|local gangster
|gangster tactics
|gangster behavior
|gangster attitude
|gangster threats
|gangster bully
|gangster type
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
gentle person (Someone who is not violent or threatening.)
Teman
crime
|violence
|society
Definition
a violent criminal
A violent or threatening criminal, even if not clearly part of a formal gang.
B2
3
gengszteres
B2
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
We watched a gangster movie.
Egy gengszterfilmet néztünk.
She likes gangster stories.
Szereti a gengsztertörténeteket.
Vanligt misstag:
Often used before a noun (e.g., ‘gangster movie’); it’s less common as a standalone adjective in formal writing.
Betydelse
relating to gangsters or gangs
Ordkombinationer
gangster movie
|gangster story
|gangster novel
|gangster culture
|gangster lifestyle
|gangster slang
|gangster violence
|gangster era
|gangster boss
|gangster territory
Synonymer
mob-related (More specific to mafia-style organized crime.)
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criminal (Broader; not necessarily about gangs.)
Antonymer
lawful (Connected with following the law rather than crime.)
Teman
crime
|media
|culture
Definition
about gangsters or gangs
Connected with gangsters, gangs, or organized crime, especially in style, culture, or subject matter.
C1
SLANG
4
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
They said the new bike is gangster.
Azt mondták, hogy az új bicikli vagány.
Vanligt misstag:
This can sound inappropriate or stereotypical, and it may not be understood or welcomed in formal settings.
Betydelse
tough or cool in style
Ordkombinationer
that’s gangster
|pretty gangster
|so gangster
|gangster vibe
|gangster look
|gangster move
|gangster attitude
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
soft (Not tough or intimidating in this slang sense.)
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uncool (Not impressive or stylish.)
Teman
slang
|culture
|emotions
Definition
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.
Grammatik
Grundform
gangster
IPA
GB/ɡˈæŋstɚ/
US/ɡˈæŋstɚ/
Stavelser och betoning
gang - ster (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (gang)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: gangster
- Plural: gangsters
Ordfamilj
Forms
gangsters
noun
Core family
gang
noun B1
Related words
gangland
noun
Advanced or less common
gangsterism
noun
Uttryck
gangster chic
1/ɡˈæŋstɚ ʃˈik/
fixed phrase
fashion inspired by gangsters
a fashion style that looks like a gangster’s style
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- The magazine described it as gangster chic.
gangster movie
1/ɡˈæŋstɚ mˈuvi/
fixed phrase
film about gangsters
a movie about gangsters
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- He wore his cap gangster-style.