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gangsta

/ˈɡeɪ̯ŋ.stə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.01 in modern English

Syllables
gang-sta
IPA
/ˈɡeɪ̯ŋ.stə/
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Pronunciation spelling of gangster, representing African-American Vernacular English.

adj

Pronunciation spelling of gangster, representing African-American Vernacular English.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɡeɪ̯ŋ.stə/

Inflected Forms

gangstas (plural) more gangsta (comparative) most gangsta (superlative)

Derived Forms

geeksta thugsta wanksta

Phrases

gangsta grip gangsta hold gangsta lean gangsta rap

Questions

How do you pronounce gangsta?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪ̯ŋ.stə/.
What does gangsta mean?
Pronunciation spelling of gangster, representing African-American Vernacular English.

How to pronounce gangsta

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