Associations to the word «Gangsta»

Wiktionary

GANGSTA, noun. (slang) A member of an urban criminal or street gang.
GANGSTA, adjective. (slang) exhibiting the traits or demeanor associated with the high risk lifestyle of urban street-thugs or hustlers.
GANGSTA RAP, noun. (music genre) A subgenre of hip-hop music associated with urban street gangs and characterized by a focus on lyrics about crime and urban life.

Dictionary definition

GANGSTA, noun. (Black English) a member of a youth gang.

Wise words

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