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Definition of gangbang

gangbang

/ˈɡæŋˌbæŋ/
gang · bang

Plural:gangbangs
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Past Simple:gangbanged
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Past Participle:gangbanged
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Present Participle:gangbanging
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gangbang Lexical Profile

gangbang Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An instance of sexual activity in which several people engage in sexual intercourse with one particular person in succession or at the same time (slang, vulgar).

Example

"The sociological study examined how extreme adult media depictions, including the gangbang, influence perceptions of consent."

• verb

1

American To belong to a street gang and participate in its criminal or violent activities (slang).

Example

"After spending his youth in the neighborhood, he decided to stop gangbanging and mentor at-risk teenagers instead."


2

To engage in group sexual intercourse with one person in succession or simultaneously (slang, vulgar).

Example

"The prosecutor presented evidence regarding the suspects who had conspired to assault the victim."

Word Nuance & Usage

This term is vulgar slang when referring to group sexual activity and can refer to either consensual or non-consensual acts depending on context. In American urban slang, the verb form also has a distinct non-sexual meaning referring to participating in street-gang activities.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gangbang. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gangbang
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