English

gang

ɡæŋ
Meaning: a group of people, especially friends or a group that causes trouble
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

The gang of friends went to the movies.
The gang of friends went to the movies.
The witness refused to testify because of the intimidation he received from the gang.
The witness refused to testify because of the intimidation he received from the gang.
The gang perpetrated a series of robberies across the city.
The gang perpetrated a series of robberies across the city.
The gang was wilding in the park.
The gang was wilding in the park.
In the song, the Purple Gang sounds like a colorful gang name.
In the song, the Purple Gang sounds like a colorful gang name.

Usage Notes

Can refer to a group of friends (informal) or a organized group of criminals. Often used for street gangs in urban contexts.

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