American Dictionary
Definition gang in American English
gang
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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Example
A gang called the Bloods has been terrorizing people in the South Bronx.
Synonyms and related words
Example
Detectives are hunting an armed gang that stole construction materials worth $200,000.
Example
a gang of thieves
Synonyms and related words
3
a group of friends, especially young people
