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Gang meaning

What does “gang” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“gang” is a noun and verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an association of criminals.

gang

noun

  1. an association of criminals

    “police tried to break up the gang”

    “a pack of thieves”

    Synonymspackringmob

  2. an informal body of friends

    “he still hangs out with the same crowd”

    Synonymscrowdcrewbunch

  3. an organized group of workmen

    Synonymscrewwork party

  4. tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together

verb

  1. act as an organized group

    Synonymsgang up

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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