🇬🇧🇨🇳 gangster - 流氓 : English Lesson

Meaning of "gangster" ("流氓"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A gangster is someone who belongs to a gang, which is a group of people who often engage in illegal activities like robbery, smuggling, or other crimes. They are usually involved in organized crime and may have a tough and intimidating appearance.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The squirrel stole my sandwich like a gangster robbing a bank!

My little brother thinks he’s a gangster because he wears sunglasses indoors and calls me “kid.”

The ducks at the pond surrounded me like a gangster crew demanding bread.

The cat walked across the room like a gangster who owned the place.

Grandpa said he felt like a gangster when he wore his leather jacket and rode his scooter.

On a rainy night a child saw a gangster push a shopkeeper, a second gangster grab a bag, a third gangster break a light, and a fourth gangster smile at the fear. The child shouted; a lone officer ran in, tackled a gangster, and cuffed him. The crowd cheered as the last gangster was led away.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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