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Gangsta

Definition:

Gangsta is a slang term used to describe someone who is associated with gang culture or exhibits behaviors and attitudes that are stereotypically associated with gang members. It is often associated with hip-hop music and fashion.

Use case:

Gangsta is typically used in informal settings, such as conversations among friends, to describe someone who is tough, aggressive, and street-smart. It can also be used to describe a person who is involved in criminal activities or is part of a gang. However, it is important to note that using this term can be offensive and perpetuate negative stereotypes about certain communities.


The usage of the idiom 'Gangsta' in a sentence

• Don't mess with her, she's a gangsta rapper with sick rhymes and a fierce flow that'll leave you shook.

• I saw a bunch of gangstas hanging out on the corner, smoking blunts and sipping on 40s.

• Yo, that gangsta over there is straight up ballin' with his diamond-encrusted grill and Gucci threads.

• He may look soft-spoken and nerdy, but he's actually a gangsta at heart, always ready to defend his crew.

• That new song is so gangsta, I can't stop bobbing my head to the beat.

• My cousin thinks he's a gangsta just because he wears his hat sideways and talks with a tough-guy accent.

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