Gang
Noun
UK
/ɡæŋ/
US
/ɡæŋ/
Definition
A group of people who work, play, or sometimes break rules together.
Example
"A gang of children played in the yard."
"A gang of friends met at the park to play soccer."
"The police arrested a gang that was stealing cars across the city."
Explanation
A gang is a group of people who spend time together. Often, it is used for groups that cause trouble or break rules, but it can also mean a friendly group of people, like friends. For example, “A gang of friends went to the park.” As a verb (less common and informal), to gang up means to join together to do something, usually to oppose or challenge someone, like the students ganged up against the teacher’s new rule. People join gangs for friendship, protection, or common goals.