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Definition gang in American English

gang noun

[countable] noun
/ɡæŋ/
1

a group of young people who spend time together and often cause trouble

Example

A gang called the Bloods has been terrorizing people in the South Bronx.

Example

He asked me to join his gang.

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a study of Chicago street gangs

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2

a group of criminals working together

Example

Detectives are hunting an armed gang that stole construction materials worth $200,000.

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a gang of thieves

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Example

Do you want to go to the movies with the gang tonight?

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4

a group of workers who do physical work

Example

A gang of workmen were shoveling rubble onto a truck.

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Definition gang in American English