Associations to the word «Gangsta»

Wiktionary

GANGSTA, noun. (slang) A member of an urban criminal or street gang.
GANGSTA, adjective. (slang) exhibiting the traits or demeanor associated with the high risk lifestyle of urban street-thugs or hustlers.
GANGSTA RAP, noun. (music genre) A subgenre of hip-hop music associated with urban street gangs and characterized by a focus on lyrics about crime and urban life.

Dictionary definition

GANGSTA, noun. (Black English) a member of a youth gang.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke