gangbanger

[ gang-bang-er ]

/ ˈgæŋˌbæŋ ər /

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noun Slang.

a member of a violent street gang.

a person who participates in a sexual gangbang.

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Origin of gangbanger

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35 (for def. 1), and to 1965–70 (for def. 2); gang¹ + bang¹ + -er¹

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How to use gangbanger in a sentence

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When Michael needed fresh supplies, he was not long in gathering a gang of harpies about him.
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So they bore Spotted Snake away with them in the canoe, while the Dogtown gang shrieked farewells from the old landing.
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If word reaches the Dangerfield gang about what we're doing, King will never be allowed to reach his destination.
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British Dictionary definitions for gangbanger

gang-banger

noun

US slang a member of a street gang

Derived forms of gang-banger

gang-banging, noun

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