bangster

/ˈbæŋstər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who plays a loud, boisterous, or unrefined style of music, often associated with hip-hop or rap.

“The local music scene was dominated by a group of young bangsters who performed impromptu freestyles on the street corners.”

2. verb

To play or perform music in a loud, boisterous, or unrefined style.

“The kids started banging on their instruments and soon they were all bangstering together.”

Synonyms

  • hoodlum
  • ruffian

Antonyms

  • refined
  • sophisticated