gangbanger

Hood crew member

A gangbanger is a member of a street gang, typically one involved in violent or criminal activity.

The term emerged from American urban slang and carries connotations of youth violence, turf wars, and drug trafficking: Police arrested three suspected gangbangers after the shooting.

Sometimes shortened to banger.

gang

crew

Working team aboard

  • setArrange in position
  • cliqueExclusive social group
  • hoodAttached head covering

turf · colors · territory · initiation · jumped in · OG · homie · banger · street · block

crime

drive-by

Attack from passing vehicle

dealer · trafficking · extortion · retaliation · hit · witness · arrest · conviction · felon · parole

identity

tattoos

Permanent skin markings

  • inkWriting fluid
  • brandCompany's product line name
  • bandanaSquare cloth for head

hand signs · throwup · tags · graffiti · moniker · street name · reputation · respect · feared · notorious

violence

beef

Bovine meat for eating

revenge · enemy · target · victim · bloodshed · warfare · ambush · attack · confrontation · deadly

Opposites
criminal affiliation

gangbangerpolice officer

Law enforcement agent

cop · detective · FBI agent · prosecutor · judge

social role and behavior

gangbangercommunity leader

One who guides locals

volunteer · mentor · youth counselor · social worker · peacemaker

group criminal activity

gangbangerlone wolf

Self-reliant individualist

loner

Family

gang, gangster, gangland

Familiarity
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Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated R