26984 words

gang

6 definitions • 7 examples
1
a group of young people, especially young men, who spend time together, often fighting with other groups and behaving badly:

Examples:

Fights among rival gangs account for most murders in the city.
2
a group of criminals who work together:

Examples:

a gang of armed robbers
3
a group of friends:

Examples:

I've made friends at my new school, but I miss the old gang.
I went out with the usual gang from college on Friday night.
4
a group of workers or prisoners who work together:

Examples:

a gang of labourers
5
a group of criminals or of people, esp. young men and women, who spend time together and cause trouble:

Examples:

The clubs present an alternative to becoming involved in a gang.
6
a group of people who are friendly with each other or are involved in the same activity:

Examples:

I went out with the usual gang on Friday night – all my friends from college.

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