gang

ɡæŋ

Definitions

1. noun

a group of people who associate together, especially for the purpose of engaging in a particular activity or pursuing a particular interest

“The skateboarding gang hung out at the skate park every weekend.”

2. noun

a group of people who engage in organized crime, especially violent or racketeering activities

“The police cracked down on the gang responsible for the recent string of burglaries.”

3. verb

to associate or belong to a group, especially for the purpose of engaging in a particular activity

“She gang up with her friends to start a new band.”

Synonyms

  • clique
  • crew
  • posse

Antonyms

  • individual
  • outsider