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Definition of gangbanger

gangbanger

/ˈɡæŋˌbæŋ.ɚ/
gang · bang · er
Plural:gangbangers
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gangbanger Lexical Profile

gangbanger Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A member of an urban street gang who actively participates in gang-related rivalries or criminal activities.

Example

"The community outreach program was founded by a former gangbanger who now mentors at-risk youth."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While universally understood in American English as an informal term for a street gang member, the word also carries a vulgar slang sense referring to a participant in group sexual activity, so context is essential.

• Nearby Words

gang
ganga
gangbang
gangbanger
gangbuster
gangbusters
ganges

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