Meaning & use
Gangbanger
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A member of a street gang, especially one involved in gang-related violence or crime.
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The documentary followed a former gangbanger who now mentors at-risk youth.
Police say the shooting was linked to rival gangbangers.
A note on using this word
Informal and often used in American media and law enforcement contexts; can carry a pejorative tone.
Words with a similar meaning
gang memberthug
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