gangster
gb/ɡˈæŋstɚ/ us/ɡˈæŋstɚ/
B2
İngilizce
Anlamlar
0 anlam
İsim
B2
role
1
member of a criminal gang
a person in a criminal gang
Kullanım kalıbı:
a [gangster]; [gangster]s
Sık yapılan hata:
Don’t use this word for any ‘group’ of friends; it usually implies serious crime.
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
law-abiding citizen (Someone who follows the law rather than breaking it.)
Eşdizimler
notorious gangster
|armed gangster
|violent gangster
|former gangster
|gangster boss
|gangster leader
|gangster network
|organized-crime gangster
|gangster violence
|gangster territory
Konular
crime
|law
|society
Örnekler
- The police arrested a suspected gangster linked to an organized crime group.
- The documentary traced how a local gangster rose to power in the 1990s.
- Witnesses said two gangsters fled the scene in a black SUV.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- The gangster was sent to prison.
- He was once a gangster, but he changed his life.
İsim
informal
B2
role
2
violent criminal or thug
a violent criminal
Kullanım kalıbı:
a [gangster]; act like a [gangster]
Sık yapılan hata:
This sense can be exaggerated or judgmental; it’s often used as a label rather than a precise description.
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
gentle person (Someone who is not violent or threatening.)
Eşdizimler
street gangster
|small-time gangster
|wannabe gangster
|local gangster
|gangster tactics
|gangster behavior
|gangster attitude
|gangster threats
|gangster bully
|gangster type
Konular
crime
|violence
|society
Örnekler
- They called him a gangster because he used threats to get what he wanted.
- A group of gangsters tried to shake down the shop owner for money.
- She refused to be intimidated by a few gangsters hanging around outside.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- He acted like a gangster and scared people.
- The gangster threatened the driver.
adjective
B2
property
3
relating to gangsters or gangs
about gangsters or gangs
Kullanım kalıbı:
[gangster] + noun
Sık yapılan hata:
Often used before a noun (e.g., ‘gangster movie’); it’s less common as a standalone adjective in formal writing.
Eş anlamlılar
mob-related (More specific to mafia-style organized crime.)
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criminal (Broader; not necessarily about gangs.)
Zıt anlamlılar
lawful (Connected with following the law rather than crime.)
Eşdizimler
gangster movie
|gangster story
|gangster novel
|gangster culture
|gangster lifestyle
|gangster slang
|gangster violence
|gangster era
|gangster boss
|gangster territory
Konular
crime
|media
|culture
Örnekler
- He wrote a gangster novel set in Chicago during Prohibition.
- The series focuses on a gangster family and their rivalries.
- The museum has an exhibit on gangster culture in the early twentieth century.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- We watched a gangster movie.
- She likes gangster stories.
adjective
slang
C1
property
4
tough or cool in style
slang: very tough or cool
Kullanım kalıbı:
That’s [gangster].
Sık yapılan hata:
This can sound inappropriate or stereotypical, and it may not be understood or welcomed in formal settings.
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
soft (Not tough or intimidating in this slang sense.)
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uncool (Not impressive or stylish.)
Eşdizimler
that’s gangster
|pretty gangster
|so gangster
|gangster vibe
|gangster look
|gangster move
|gangster attitude
Konular
slang
|culture
|emotions
Örnekler
- Fixing it with a paper clip was kind of gangster, honestly.
- He showed up in a sharp suit and called it a gangster look.
- Some people think that line sounds gangster, but others find it cringe.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- They said the new bike is gangster.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
gangster
IPA
GB/ɡˈæŋstɚ/
US/ɡˈæŋstɚ/
Heceler ve vurgu
gang - ster (2 hece)
Stress on 1st syllable (gang)
Kelime biçimleri
Noun
- Base: gangster
- Plural: gangsters
Kelime ailesi
Forms
gangsters
noun
Core family
gang
noun B1
Related words
gangland
noun
Advanced or less common
gangsterism
noun
İfadeler
gangster chic
1/ɡˈæŋstɚ ʃˈik/
fixed phrase
fashion inspired by gangsters
a fashion style that looks like a gangster’s style
Örnekler
- 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.
gangster movie
1/ɡˈæŋstɚ mˈuvi/
fixed phrase
film about gangsters
a movie about gangsters
Örnekler
- 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.
gangster rap
1/ɡˈæŋstɚ ɹˈæp/
fixed phrase
rap music about street crime
a type of rap about crime and street life
Örnekler
- 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.
gangster-style
1/ɡˈæŋstɚ stˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
informal
in a gangster-like way
in a way that looks like a gangster
Örnekler
- 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.