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Sonnymoon and Quadrants are a couple of bands that really inspire me in terms of the melodics of things and certain tones and just what feels good. It takes me back to the type of music that I grew up on in my household. We played a lot of gangsta rap, but we also played a lot of oldies, and I think that mix is part of what inspires my sound.
Kendrick Lamar

Meaning of "gangsta" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GANGSTA

gangsta  [ˈɡæŋstə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GANGSTA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gangsta is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GANGSTA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of gangsta in the English dictionary

The first definition of gangsta in the dictionary is a member of a criminal gang. Other definition of gangsta is a type of rap music; gangsta rap. Gangsta is also a gangsta rapper.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GANGSTA


bangster
ˈbæŋstə
cadastre
kəˈdæstə
costa
ˈkɒstə
faster
ˈfɑːstə
fiesta
fɪˈɛstə
gangster
ˈɡæŋstə
gongster
ˈɡɒŋstə
investor
ɪnˈvɛstə
lingster
ˈlɪŋstə
manchester
ˈmæntʃɪstə
master
ˈmɑːstə
minister
ˈmɪnɪstə
monster
ˈmɒnstə
Mr
ˈmɪstə
pasta
ˈpæstə
ringster
ˈrɪŋstə
songster
ˈsɒŋstə
tongster
ˈtɒŋstə
tonguester
ˈtʌŋstə
youngster
ˈjʌŋstə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GANGSTA

ganglioside
gangly
gangmaster
Gangnail
gangplank
gangplow
gangrel
gangrene
gangrenous
gangshag
gangsman
gangsta rap
gangsta rapper
gangster
gangster chic
gangster rap
gangsterdom
gangsterish
gangsterism
gangsterland

WORDS THAT END LIKE GANGSTA

Antofagasta
Aosta
Augusta
autopista
barista
basta
Batista
Boa Vista
Buena Vista
cesta
cuesta
fashionista
festa
hosta
Rasta
siesta
testa
turista
vesta
vista

Synonyms and antonyms of gangsta in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «gangsta» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GANGSTA

Find out the translation of gangsta to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of gangsta from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «gangsta» in English.

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匪帮
1,325 millions of speakers

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gangsta
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gangsta
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gangsta
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العصابات
280 millions of speakers

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гангста
278 millions of speakers

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gangsta
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Gangsta
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gangsta
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Gangsta
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gangsta
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ギャングスタ
130 millions of speakers

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갱스터
85 millions of speakers

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Gangsta
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gangsta
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கேங்கஸ்டா
75 millions of speakers

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गँगस्टा
75 millions of speakers

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gangsta
70 millions of speakers

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gangsta
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gangsta
50 millions of speakers

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гангста
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gangsta
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gangsta
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gangsta
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gangsta
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gangsta
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Trends of use of gangsta

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GANGSTA»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about gangsta

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10 QUOTES WITH «GANGSTA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word gangsta.
1
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
I would suggest that teachers show their students concrete examples of the negative effects of the actions that gangsta rappers glorify.
2
Joe Bastianich
He brought a sensibility and a hard-edged reasonableness to operating restaurants that had a lasting impact on me and still affects how I run all our restaurants today. The passing of 'Restaurant Man' - the original gangsta 'Restaurant Man,' my father - was the passing of an era. No one can replace him.
3
Coolio
I don't consider myself a gangsta rapper. But I'm probably more qualified to be a gangsta rapper than people who call themselves that. I've been through that life.
4
Ice Cube
Gangsta to us didn't have anything to do with Al Capone and stuff like that. It's just about living your life the way you want to live it. And you're not going to let nothing stop you.
5
Eazy-E
Who gave it that title, gangsta rap? It's reality rap. It's about what's really going on.
6
Fergie
Part of my affinity with urban music comes from being on 'Kids Incorporated,' 'cos we used to sit around and listen to Chaka Khan and Prince, and I got influenced by all that. Then gangsta rap got started, and I was infatuated with that - maybe that's why I'm fascinated by guns.
7
Lupe Fiasco
I always saw two sides of life. I saw the dudes who would be the gangsta, big-time guys on the block, but would also be dedicated fathers. It was kind of weird to see that dual story that everybody has.
8
Jackson Katz
If the KKK was smart enough, they would've created gangsta rap because it's such a caricature of black culture and black masculinity.
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Kendrick Lamar
Sonnymoon and Quadrants are a couple of bands that really inspire me in terms of the melodics of things and certain tones and just what feels good. It takes me back to the type of music that I grew up on in my household. We played a lot of gangsta rap, but we also played a lot of oldies, and I think that mix is part of what inspires my sound.
10
Method Man
I don't think any gay dude is gangsta, period.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GANGSTA»

Discover the use of gangsta in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gangsta and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gangsta Rap Coloring Book
In a smaller self-published edition, the book was an immediate hit with the few people who were able to see it. Now expanded from 20 to 48 pages, the book includes all of the top rappers and their underground peers.
Aye Jay Morano, Aye Jay, 2004
2
Gangsta Granny
A hilarious and moving story of old age, adventure, stolen jewels and swimming the Thames, from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country.
David Walliams, 2011
3
Gangsta Divas
" --Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker on Hustlin' Divas "Diamond's ear for street talk comes across loud and clear . . . a violent and profane tale, which launches a gritty new series. The divas here are realistic characters, and the pacing zooms. . .
De'nesha Diamond, 2012
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Gangsta
Lou-Loc has dreams of becoming a writer. Gutter has dreams of becoming a King Pen. Conflicting, intriguing and suspenseful: This novel will keep you on the edge of your seat.
K'wan, 2003
5
Nuthin' but a "G" Thang: The Culture and Commerce of Gangsta Rap
Including detailed readings in urban geography, neoconservative politics, subcultural formations, black cultural debates, and music industry conditions, this book explains how and why this music genre emerged.
Eithne Quinn, 2013
6
A World of Gangs: Armed Young Men and Gangsta Culture
"On the street with gangs in three world cities - Chicago, Rio de Janeiro, and Capetown - Hagedorn discovers that many of them have institutionalized as a strategy to confront a hopeless cycle of poverty, racism, and oppression.
John Hagedorn, 2008
7
Between God and gangsta rap: bearing witness to Black culture
Offering a multifaceted view of African-American issues, a collection of essays brings together writings on music, religion, politics, and identity under such headings as "Testimonials," "Obsessed with O. J.," and "Lessons." UP.
Michael Eric Dyson, 1996
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Gangsta Twist 1
Author's. Note. This is my first attempt at writing atwopart book.Ihope that the readers are feeling this story so far. I guarantee that you won't be disappointed in Gangsta Twist 2. I will answer all of the unanswered questions, such as: What is ...
Clifford Johnson, 2014
9
Black Masculinity and the U. S. South: From Uncle Tom to Gangsta
To complicate matters, says Riché Richardson, blacks themselves appropriate these images for purposes never intended by their (mostly) white progenitors.
Riche Richardson, 2007
10
Gangsta: Merchandizing the Rhymes of Violence
An insider from the world of Rap explains how Hip-Hop music mutated into the violent verses of Gangsta Rap, provides a portrait of the contemporary rapper, and interviews musicians about the state of Rap today.
Ronin Ro, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GANGSTA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gangsta is used in the context of the following news items.
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Glasses Malone's Glass House 2 Is The Most Gangsta Album Cover …
Just like he told Lupe Fiasco, Glasses Malone isn't claiming sh*t but the game and he's proven it with his unapologetic album cover for his ... «Hip-Hop Wired, Jul 15»
2
Funimation to Offer Broadcast Dubs for Gangsta., Prison School, Sky …
Kohske 's original Gangsta. manga revolves around Nick (played by Kenjiro Tsuda ) and Worick ( Junichi Suwabe ), two men who take on jobs ... «Anime News Network, Jul 15»
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Anime Spotlight - GANGSTA. - Anime News Network
The tragic action story of those who cheat death, presented by Kohske (original story), Shukou Murase (director), and Manglobe (animation ... «Anime News Network, Jul 15»
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Gangsta Episode #02 Anime Review
So Gangsta opened up last week introducing us to it's setting and offering a glimpse at the kind of tone that could be expected going forward. «The Fandom Post, Jul 15»
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A Former NWA Associate Says There Are Never Heard Before NWA …
“I want to say less than ten songs total,” Krazy Dee said, “Obviously “Gangsta, Gangsta”, but it wasn't called that originally, it was called “From ... «News 92 FM, Jul 15»
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6 Gangsta. Blu-rays/DVDs Listed with English Subtitles in Japan …
The official website for the Gangsta. television anime is listing six Blu-ray and DVD releases, the first of which has two episodes and English ... «Anime News Network, Jul 15»
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Gangsta Episode 1 Review
Gangsta's violent and beautifully crafted first episode left me questioning so many things about its world. What does it mean to be a Tag? «IGN, Jul 15»
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'Gangsta' Anime Begins Hulu Distribution
Gangsta Hulu Header FUNimation has shifted one of their summer 2015 anime simulcasts over to Hulu to begin streaming with the first episode ... «The Fandom Post, Jul 15»
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IGN Anime Club Episode 12 - Summer Rundown
... by IGN's Kallie Plagge to give their first impressions of a handful of summer anime, including Gangsta, Ushio and Tora, GATE, and more. «IGN, Jul 15»
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The Summer 2015 Anime Preview Guide
For a show that's about two guys in suits mincing up gangsters with guns and katanas, GANGSTA is a surprisingly slow-burning production. «Anime News Network, Jul 15»

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