Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gang-banger
noun
/ɡæŋˈbæŋər/
Definition
A person who is a member of a gang, often involved in criminal activities.
Examples
- The police are cracking down on gang-bangers to reduce violence in the neighborhood.
- He used to be a gang-banger, but he decided to turn his life around.
- Movies often portray gang-bangers as tough characters living on the edge of society.
Meaning
The term typically refers to individuals who participate in gang culture, which may include violence or drug trafficking.
Synonyms
- gang member
- criminal
- thug
- hoodlum
- delinquent
