Word: GANGS
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Definition of GANGS
- To go; walk; proceed.
- A number going in company; a number of friends or persons associated for a particular purpose.
"The gang from our office is going out for drinks Friday night."
- A group of laborers under one foreman; a squad.
"a gang of sailors; a railroad gang"
- A criminal group with a common cultural background and identifying features, often associated with a particular section of a city.
"a youth gang; a neighborhood gang; motorcycle gang."
- To attach similar items together to form a larger unit.
- To participate in a gangbang.
"We all got to gangbang the porn star."
- To beat one or a smaller amount of people as a gang.
- To belong to a gang; to commit criminal acts as part of a gang.
"It broke my heart to see him out there gangbanging."
- The earthy waste substances occurring in metallic ore.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "gangs" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "gangs", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GANGS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is GANGS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in GANGS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GANGS:
- # the gangs effect
- # master of gangs
- # playing with gangs
- # in terms of gangs
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