English word gangster comes from English gang, English -ster
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| gang | English (eng) | (intransitive, chiefly, UK, _, dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) To go; walk; proceed. (intransitive) To band together as a group or gang.. (transitive) to attach similar items together to form a larger unit. (US) A chain gang.. (US) A criminal group with a common cultural background and identifying features, often associated with a particular section of a city.. (electrics) A group of [...] |
| -ster | English (eng) | (humorous, sometimes, offensive) A diminutive appended to a person's name.. Someone who is, or who is associated with, or who does something specified. |
| gangster | English (eng) | A member of a criminal or street gang.. A member of a professional criminal organization; a racketeer. |