Gang

/ɡæŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A group of people who associate together for a common purpose, often involving criminal activity.

The police are working to dismantle the drug gang that has been operating in the neighborhood.

A group of friends or associates.

She spent the weekend hanging out with her gang from high school.

A company or crew; a group of people associated with a specific activity.

The construction gang finished the job ahead of schedule.

A set of tools, outfits, or instruments associated with a particular job or activity.

The mechanic grabbed his gang of tools before starting the repairs.

verb

To associate or spend time with a group of people, often with a sense of camaraderie.

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.

A close-knit group of friends.

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

To team up with someone.

Let's gang and finish this faster.