gang in Bengali বাংলা
gang in English
- gang⇄adj. ganglike.
- gang⇄expr. gang up on, (Informal.) to oppose or attack as a group.
Ex. Owls are hated by other birds, which gang up on them whenever they find one by daylight in an exposed place (Science News Letter). - gang⇄gang (1), noun, verb.
- gang⇄gang (2), noun. gangue.
- gang⇄gang (3), intransitive verb.
(Scottish.) to walk or go.
Ex. The best laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang oft agley (Robert Burns). - gang⇄noun 1. a group of people acting or going around together, especially a group engaged in some improper, unlawful, or criminal activity.
Ex. a political gang. Criminals often form gangs. A gang of crazy heretics (Macaulay).
2a. a group of peo - gang⇄v.i. (Informal.)1. to form a gang.
Ex. The boys ganged together to make plans for the summer.
2. to attack in a gang.
3. to move as a gang.
Ex. The group ganged into the ice cream parlor and had sodas. - gang⇄v.t. 1. (Informal.) to attack (a person or thing) in or as if in a gang.
2. to arrange (tools or machines) in gangs.
Ex. to gang plows.
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Gang
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/ɡæŋ/
Definitions
- 1. (Noun) A group of people who associate closely, often involved in criminal activities.
- 2. (Noun) A group of friends or associates.
- 3. (Noun) A set of workers organized for a specific task, such as a construction gang.
- 4. (Verb) To group together or form a gang.
Usage Examples
- "The gang was known for its graffiti art across the city."
- "We are meeting up with the old gang from college this weekend."
- "The construction gang finished the project ahead of schedule."
- "They tried to gang up on him, but he stood his ground."
Etymology
Derived from Old English "gang" meaning "a going, journey, or way," later evolving into Middle English with the meaning of a set of people moving or working together.
Synonyms
- Group
- Mob
- Crew
- Squad
- Pack
Antonyms
- Individual
- Solo
- One
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Pandilla | /panˈdiʎa/ |
| French | Bande | /bɑ̃d/ |
| German | Bande | /ˈbandə/ |
| Hindi | गिरोह | /ɡɪˈroːh/ |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 帮派 | /bāng pài/ |
| Japanese | ギャング | /gyangu/ |
| Russian | Банда | /ˈbandə/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In American English, pronounced as /ɡæŋ/, whereas in some British dialects, it may have a slightly elongated "a" sound.
Historical Usage
The word "gang" originally referred to a path or a set of people moving together. Over time, it developed a connotation of groups involved in criminal activities.
Cultural Nuances
In Western societies, "gang" often has a negative connotation linked to crime. However, in some contexts, it simply means a close-knit group, such as in "the gang is all here."
More Information
Gang culture has been widely depicted in movies, music, and literature, influencing public perception. While some gangs are criminal organizations, others are formed for social or work-related purposes.