gangster

• Nom désignant un membre d'un gang ou d'une organisation criminelle, souvent impliqué dans des activités illégales, la violence ou le crime organisé.

A noun referring to a member of a criminal gang, typically involved in organized crime, violence, or illegal activities.

1. Criminal gang memberB2informal

   A member of an organized group of criminals, often involved in violent or illegal activities.

   membre d'un gang criminel

   • The gangster was arrested for robbery and extortion.
   • He grew up in a neighborhood controlled by gangsters.
   • The movie tells the story of a famous gangster from the 1920s.

   Synonymescriminalcrookhoodlummobsterracketeerthug

2. Slang for tough or cool personB2slangamerican

   Used informally to describe someone who is tough, rebellious, or stylish in a streetwise way.

   Dur à cuire, rebelle stylé

   • He thinks he's a gangster with his new leather jacket.
   • She walked into the room like a gangster, all confidence and swagger.
   • That rapper is known for his gangster persona in his music.

   Synonymesrebeltough guy