Gangsta vs. Gangster

Gangstanoun

(slang) A member of an urban criminal or street gang.

Gangstaadjective

(slang) Exhibiting the traits or demeanor associated with the traits or lifestyle of urban thugs or hustlers.

Gangstanoun

a gang member

Gangstanoun

a type of rap music featuring aggressive macho lyrics, often with reference to gang violence.

Gangsternoun

A member of a criminal or street gang.

Gangsternoun

A member of a professional criminal organization; a racketeer.

Gangsterverb

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

Gangsternoun

a criminal who is a member of gang

Gangsternoun

a member of a gang of violent criminals

Gangster

A gangster is a criminal who is a member of a gang. Most gangs are considered to be part of organized crime.