gangsta (Meaning)

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gangsta (n)

(Black English) a member of a youth gang

The rapper's lyrics were infused with gangsta swagger and bravado.
The police raided a notorious gangsta's hideout, hoping to dismantle his criminal enterprise.
The detective was known for his tough and gangsta demeanor, making him feared by both criminals and suspects.
The young man had adopted a gangsta persona, complete with baggy clothes and a defiant attitude.
The gangsta movie was a gritty and realistic portrayal of the violent and impoverished lifestyle of a street gang.
The rival gangstas engaged in a bloody turf war, leaving a trail of death and destruction in their wake.
The gangsta's tattoos and piercings served as both a display of power and a reminder of his past.
The gangsta code of honor demanded loyalty and respect, but also threatened punishment for those who betrayed it.
The police used undercover officers to infiltrate the gangsta's inner circle, trying to expose their illegal activities.
Despite his tough exterior, the gangsta had a vulnerable side, longing for a life beyond the violence and danger.

(Black English) a member of a youth gang

thug, criminal, villain, gangster, goon, thief, hooligan, bully, tough, gorilla

No antonyms found.

The rapper's lyrics were infused with gangsta swagger and bravado.

The police raided a notorious gangsta's hideout, hoping to dismantle his criminal enterprise.

The detective was known for his tough and gangsta demeanor, making him feared by both criminals and suspects.

The young man had adopted a gangsta persona, complete with baggy clothes and a defiant attitude.