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mobster

 

[ ˈmɒbstə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

criminal activities

A mobster is a member of a criminal gang, especially one involved in organized crime.

Synonyms

gangster, mafioso, thug

Examples of usage

  • The mobster was arrested for racketeering.
  • The mobster ordered a hit on his rival.
  • The mobster controlled the drug trade in the city.
Context #2 | Noun

organized crime

A mobster is a criminal who is part of a structured criminal organization.

Synonyms

criminal, crook, hoodlum

Examples of usage

  • The mobster was known for his connections to the mafia.
  • The mobster was feared for his ruthless tactics.
  • The mobster operated in the shadows, avoiding law enforcement.

Translations

Translations of the word "mobster" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gângster

🇮🇳 माफिया सदस्य

🇩🇪 Gangster

🇮🇩 gangster

🇺🇦 гангстер

🇵🇱 gangster

🇯🇵 ギャングスター

🇫🇷 gangster

🇪🇸 gánster

🇹🇷 gangster

🇰🇷 갱스터

🇸🇦 رجل عصابات

🇨🇿 gangster

🇸🇰 gangster

🇨🇳 黑帮成员

🇸🇮 gangster

🇮🇸 glæpamaður

🇰🇿 гангстер

🇬🇪 ბანდიტი

🇦🇿 qanqster

🇲🇽 gánster

Etymology

The term 'mobster' originated in the United States in the early 20th century, during the Prohibition era. It was used to describe members of criminal organizations, particularly those involved in bootlegging and other illegal activities. The word 'mobster' is derived from 'mob', which refers to a group of people working together for illegal purposes. Over the years, mobsters have been portrayed in various forms of media, including movies and TV shows, often depicted as powerful and dangerous figures in the criminal underworld.

See also: immobility, mob.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,150, 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.