Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gunsel
Noun
/ˈɡʌn.səl/
Definition
A term used primarily to describe a young man who is a criminal or a hoodlum.
Examples
- The young gunsel had a reputation for petty theft in the neighborhood.
- In the movie, the gunsel was portrayed as both charming and dangerous.
- He always hung around with the wrong crowd, earning him the title of gunsel among his peers.
Meaning
Historically, ‘gunsel’ has been used to refer to a male accomplice, particularly in a criminal context. In some contexts, it may also denote a young man who is considered to be somewhat unscrupulous or involved in illicit activities.
Synonyms
- Delinquent
- Hoodlum
- Ruffian
- Thug
- Criminal
