noun
- Plural of gangsta; members of a gang, especially those involved in criminal activity.
Usage: slang; informal; often considered offensive
Examples
- The documentary examined the lives of gangstas in urban neighborhoods.
- Rap music often portrays the perspective of gangstas in inner cities.
- Law enforcement worked to reduce gang violence by targeting gangstas involved in drug trafficking.
- The film depicted gangstas struggling with the consequences of their choices.