Gang: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ถ๏ธ
gang
[ ษกaล ]
criminal
A group of people, especially young people, who associate closely and often exclusively for social reasons, especially such a group engaging in delinquent behavior.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was involved in a gang that robbed banks.
- The gang was known for its violent activities.
- She decided to leave the gang and start a new life.
- The gang members were arrested by the police.
- The gang leader was sentenced to prison.
informal
A group of people who work together and share similar interests or goals.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She joined a gang of artists who painted murals together.
- The tech gang at the office always comes up with innovative ideas.
- We formed a gang to clean up the neighborhood.
Translations
Translations of the word "gang" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gangue
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Bande
๐ฎ๐ฉ geng
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐะฝะดะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ gang
๐ฏ๐ต ใฎใฃใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท gang
๐ช๐ธ pandilla
๐น๐ท รงete
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุตุงุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ gang
๐ธ๐ฐ gang
๐จ๐ณ ๅธฎๆดพ
๐ธ๐ฎ tolpa
๐ฎ๐ธ flokk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐะฝะดะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ banda
๐ฒ๐ฝ pandilla
Word origin
The word 'gang' originated in the late 18th century, coming from the Old English 'gang,' meaning 'a going, journey, way, passage.' Over time, its meaning evolved to refer to a group of people with a common purpose or interest. In the 19th century, 'gang' started to be associated with criminal groups, particularly in urban areas. Today, the word is used to describe both criminal and non-criminal groups of people who come together for various reasons.
See also: gangster.