Definition of GANGSTER

gangster

Meanings

Plural: gangsters

Noun

  • a criminal who is a member of gang
  • A member of a criminal or street gang.
  • A member of a professional criminal organization (in organized crime): a racketeer.

Verb

  • To act like a gangster; to commit street crime or run a racket.

Adj

  • Characteristic of a gangster; (especially) admirable and audacious.
  • On friendly terms; cool.

Origin / Etymology

From gang + -ster. First attested in 1884.

Synonyms

mobster

Scrabble Score: 10

gangster is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
gangster is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gangster is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

gangster is a valid Words With Friends word