gangsta

English

Etymology

Eye dialect spelling of gangster.

Pronunciation

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Noun

gangsta (plural gangstas)

1. (slang) A member of an urban criminal or street gang.

Translations

A member of an urban street gang

• Dutch: gangsta (nl) m
• Finnish: jengiläinen (fi)
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• Navajo: chʼah digizii

Adjective

gangsta

1. (slang) Exhibiting the traits or demeanor associated with the traits or lifestyle of urban thugs or hustlers.

Derived terms

• gangstafied
• gangsta rap