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gangsta

Pronunciation: /ˈgaŋstə/
Definition of gangsta

noun

  • 1 black slang a gang member: [as modifier]:he raps about the gangsta life
  • 2 (also gangsta rap) [mass noun] a type of rap music featuring aggressive macho lyrics, often with reference to gang violence.

Origin:

1980s: alteration of gangster

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