gangster

noun

gang·ster ˈgaŋ-stər How to pronounce gangster (audio)

: a member of a gang of criminals : racketeer

gangsterdom

ˈgaŋ-stər-dəm How to pronounce gangster (audio)

noun

gangsterish

ˈgaŋ-stə-rish How to pronounce gangster (audio)

adjective

gangsterism

ˈgaŋ-stə-ˌri-zəm How to pronounce gangster (audio)

noun

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What is the history of the word gangster?

Gangster came into the English language at the latter portion of the 19th century, as one of what is now a large parcel of words which have been formed by adding the noun combining form –ster to an existing word. The ending -ster has a number of possible meanings (“one that does, handles, or operates,” “one that makes or uses,” “one that is associated with or participates in,” “one that is”), and one of its interesting elements is that it has, in many cases, shifted its gender. This second portion of gangster comes from the Old English -estre, meaning “female agent.” The word tapster ("a bartender"), for instance, was tæppestre in Old English, and designated a barmaid, or female tapster. In modern use the addition of -ster may often be found in a gender-neutral sense, as with hipster, or with implications of masculinity, as with gangster and mobster, through prevalence of usage.

Example Sentences

Al Capone remains one of the most notorious gangsters in American history.

Recent Examples on the Web Expect to see Ryu Ga Gotoku’s brand of over-the-top action and zany humor interspersed with gangster movie drama.

Jonathan Lee, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 Corbin talked about family, food, addiction, the gangster life and the power of second chances in a conversation with Times Food editor Daniel Hernandez at the ASU California Center.

Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 His third feature is a significant tonal departure from its predecessor, The World is Yours, in which the director’s visual flair was channeled into a zippy gangster comedy.

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2022 The book dives into Ness’ history as a member of the Untouchables, the group which brought down Chicago gangster Al Capone and tracks his move to Cleveland to become the city’s public safety director.

Annie Nickoloff, cleveland, 1 Sep. 2022 Plus entertainment headlines — including Robert De Niro's dual gangster roles in an upcoming Barry Levinson film — and trivia.

Ew Staff, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2022 Best known for his nine collaborations with Martin Scorsese and his work in gangster classics like The Godfather and Taxi Driver, Robert De Niro is regarded as one of the best actors of all time.

Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 This sparks a manic subplot about a race to scrape up $40k in a single afternoon in order to save Eugene from the diminutive wrath of small-time gangster Dev Deluxe (Asif Ali).

Katie Rife, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2022 Sorvino played Paulie in the classic gangster movie Goodfellas, and his death came just two months after his co-star in the movie, Ray Liotta, died at age 67.

Brendan Morrow, The Week, 25 July 2022 See More

单词	gangsters
释义	gangster noun gang·ster ˈgaŋ-stər : a member of a gang of criminals : racketeer gangsterdom ˈgaŋ-stər-dəm noun gangsterish ˈgaŋ-stə-rish adjective gangsterism ˈgaŋ-stə-ˌri-zəm noun Did you know? What is the history of the word gangster? Gangster came into the English language at the latter portion of the 19th century, as one of what is now a large parcel of words which have been formed by adding the noun combining form –ster to an existing word. The ending -ster has a number of possible meanings (“one that does, handles, or operates,” “one that makes or uses,” “one that is associated with or participates in,” “one that is”), and one of its interesting elements is that it has, in many cases, shifted its gender. This second portion of gangster comes from the Old English -estre, meaning “female agent.” The word tapster ("a bartender"), for instance, was tæppestre in Old English, and designated a barmaid, or female tapster. In modern use the addition of -ster may often be found in a gender-neutral sense, as with hipster, or with implications of masculinity, as with gangster and mobster, through prevalence of usage. Synonyms bully gangbanger gangsta goon gorilla hood hoodlum hooligan mobster mug plug-ugly punk roughneck rowdy ruffian thug tough toughie toughy yob [British] yobbo [British] See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Al Capone remains one of the most notorious gangsters in American history. Recent Examples on the Web Expect to see Ryu Ga Gotoku’s brand of over-the-top action and zany humor interspersed with gangster movie drama. Jonathan Lee, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 Corbin talked about family, food, addiction, the gangster life and the power of second chances in a conversation with Times Food editor Daniel Hernandez at the ASU California Center. Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 His third feature is a significant tonal departure from its predecessor, The World is Yours, in which the director’s visual flair was channeled into a zippy gangster comedy. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2022 The book dives into Ness’ history as a member of the Untouchables, the group which brought down Chicago gangster Al Capone and tracks his move to Cleveland to become the city’s public safety director. Annie Nickoloff, cleveland, 1 Sep. 2022 Plus entertainment headlines — including Robert De Niro's dual gangster roles in an upcoming Barry Levinson film — and trivia. Ew Staff, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2022 Best known for his nine collaborations with Martin Scorsese and his work in gangster classics like The Godfather and Taxi Driver, Robert De Niro is regarded as one of the best actors of all time. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 This sparks a manic subplot about a race to scrape up $40k in a single afternoon in order to save Eugene from the diminutive wrath of small-time gangster Dev Deluxe (Asif Ali). Katie Rife, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2022 Sorvino played Paulie in the classic gangster movie Goodfellas, and his death came just two months after his co-star in the movie, Ray Liotta, died at age 67. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 25 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology gang entry 1 + -ster First Known Use 1884, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition gangster noun gang·ster ˈgaŋ-stər : a member of a gang of criminals Legal Definition gangster noun gang·ster : a member of a gang of criminals gangsters noun plural of gangster as in thugs a violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang Al Capone remains one of the most notorious gangsters in American history Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance thugs criminals villains bandits mobsters assassins hoodlums pirates thieves ruffians hooligans gangbangers offenders goons punks bullies toughs gorillas rowdies hoods roughnecks gangstas yobs yobbos perpetrators robbers scoundrels toughies crooks mafiosi yobboes outlaws racketeers lawbreakers cutthroats brigands desperadoes gunmen highwaymen swindlers plug-uglies felons malefactors pickpockets perps mugs vandals desperados juvenile delinquents bravoes bravos tearaways
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