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What does “gang” mean?

gang

Oh, this one has a few sides to it!

So a "gang" is basically a group of people who spend time together — usually because they share something in common, like a neighborhood or a job.

The original, simple meaning is just a group working together. Like, "a gang of workers fixed the road." Pretty neutral!

But the more common meaning today is a group of people — often young — who stick together and sometimes do illegal things. Like, "he joined a gang when he was a teenager" or "the police were watching that gang closely."

Here's a fun twist though — with friends, you can use it in a warm, casual way! Like, "the whole gang is coming to the party tonight!" That just means your friend group. 😊

So "gang" can be neutral, tough, or even friendly — it really depends on the situation!

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