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gangbanging

gangbanging

2 9.9
Taking part in crimes as a member of a group that breaks the law
  • noun
  • /ˈɡæŋˌbæŋɪŋ/
  • Slang
: pandillerismo
  • After years of gangbanging, he finally chose to leave the gang and pursue a safer, more productive life.

Examples

  • She realized that gangbanging was not a viable lifestyle for her children and decided to change her path.

  • The privateering plutoligarchs' entire gangbanging "global" criminal enterprise is inches from the end of its rope.

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  • Growing up in a tough neighborhood, he often found himself drawn into gangbanging with friends who were involved in illegal activities.

Synonyms

gangsterism
vsgangbanging
  • NSFW
2 7.4

A system where groups of criminals use violence and illegal methods

refers to taking part in crimes as a group member

Surface Forms

gangbanging singular
gangbanging plural

Morphology

gangbanging = gang + bang (semi-transparent) = gang + bang + ing

The word is built from 'gang' + 'bang' + -ing, but the meaning 'engaging in gang-related criminal activity' is an extended, idiomatic use rather than a strictly compositional one.

Etymology

Gangbanging comes from gang ('group') and bang ('to act violently' or 'strike'). It is used to talk about taking part in criminal activity as a member of a street gang, so the origin explains the modern meaning.