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gangster chic

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noun

  1. a cinematic or literary genre which seeks to glamorize the criminal underworld

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She added that Maddison, used 577 times last year, "is one of the most common US girls' names and is gaining traction here," while another popular trend was for "gangster chic".

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2016

They have cultivated a "gangster chic" image and found themselves targeted by looters across the country.

From The Guardian • Aug. 12, 2011

Among them: a Hell's Angel look and what Supercuts haircutting chain calls "gangster chic."

From Time Magazine Archive

But a greasy look and gangster chic are offering strong challenges.

From Time Magazine Archive

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