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Definition gang in British English

gang noun

[countable] noun
/ɡæŋ/
1

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

Example

He asked me to join his gang.

Example

a study of Chicago street gangs

Example

Gangs of youths roamed the streets.

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association commission organization
2

a group of criminals working together

Example

Detectives are hunting an armed gang that stole beer worth £20,000.

Example

a gang of thieves

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criminal offender underworld
3

a group of workers who do physical work

Example

A gang of workmen were shovelling rubble onto a lorry.

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army board body
Example

Do you fancy coming out with the gang tonight?

Synonyms and related words
bunch gang mob
Definition gang in British English