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Ganging: meaning, definitions and examples

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ganging

 

[ หˆษกรฆล‹ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

group activity

Ganging refers to the act of forming or joining a group or gang. It often implies a certain level of organization among individuals who come together to act collectively, typically for a common purpose, which can range from benign to harmful activities. In a social context, ganging can also refer to forming tight-knit groups among friends or associates. However, it often carries a negative connotation, particularly when associated with criminal activities or bullying.

Synonyms

banding, grouping, joining, unifying.

Examples of usage

  • The youths were ganging up to support their friend.
  • During the summer, kids were ganging together to create a neighborhood watch.
  • Ganging up against your colleagues can create a hostile work environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "ganging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gangue

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅˆเค‚เค—เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ganging

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengelompokan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะณัƒั€ั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gangowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฎใƒฃใƒณใ‚ฐๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gangue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ganguerรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงeteleลŸme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐฑ์ž‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒูˆูŠู† ุงู„ุนุตุงุจุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gangovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gangovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธฎๆดพๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ganging

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gengun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะฝะดะฐ า›าฑั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงeteleลŸmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ganguerรญa

Etymology

The term 'gang' originated in the Middle English period, derived from the Old Norse 'gangr', meaning 'a going' or 'a journey'. Initially, the word had a neutral connotation, signifying a group of people who traveled or worked together. However, over time, it developed a more negative association, particularly in the context of criminal activities and organized groups engaging in illicit behavior. The verb form 'ganging' evolved as the act of associating or bonding with others within these groups. By the late 19th century, 'ganging up' was commonly used to describe situations where individuals united against a common adversary, a usage that remains prevalent today. Overall, the historical trajectory of the word illustrates how language can reflect societal changes and the evolving nature of group dynamics.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,756, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.