B2nouncrimesociety
US/ɡæŋ/
UK/ɡæŋ/
a group of criminals, or of young people who cause trouble; informally, a group of friends
In context
Police arrested members of a gang that stole motorbikes across the city.
He joined a gang at fifteen and got into serious trouble.
The whole gang from university met up for dinner last weekend.
Words that go with gang
noun + noun
- gang memberThe film follows a former gang member trying to start a new life.
- gang violenceThe city is trying to reduce gang violence among teenagers.
- street gangStreet gangs control parts of the old harbor area.
adjective + noun
- criminal gangA criminal gang was behind the online scams.
verb + noun
- join a gangSport programs help keep kids from joining a gang.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Our study gang meets every Tuesday.Correct: Our study group meets every Tuesday.