Meaning & Definition of word "Gang"

Gang

/ɡæŋ/

1. A group of people who associate together for a common purpose, often involving criminal activity.
- Example: The police are working to dismantle the drug gang that has been operating in the neighborhood.
2. A group of friends or associates.
- Example: She spent the weekend hanging out with her gang from high school.
3. A company or crew; a group of people associated with a specific activity.
- Example: The construction gang finished the job ahead of schedule.
4. A set of tools, outfits, or instruments associated with a particular job or activity.
- Example: The mechanic grabbed his gang of tools before starting the repairs.

1. To associate or spend time with a group of people, often with a sense of camaraderie.
- Example: He started to gang with people who shared his interests in music.

Middle English, from the Old Norse 'gangr' meaning a going or a going away.

gang up:

To unite in order to confront or attack someone.

gang warfare:

Violent conflict between gangs.

a gang of thieves:

A group of thieves working together.

gangster:

A member of a gang, especially one involved in crime.

gangrene:

Localized death and decomposition of body tissue, often associated with the failure of blood supply.

gangway:

A passageway between rows of seats in a theater, airplane, etc.

Meaning: A close-knit group of friends.

Example Sentence: We're all part of the same gang, and we stick together.

Meaning: To team up with someone.

Example Sentence: Let's gang and finish this faster.