Gangsta (noun)

A member of a gang of criminals, especially in the inner city.

Origin:

The word "gangsta" is a shortened version of the word "gangster" which is derived from the word "gang" meaning a group of people who engage in criminal activities. the word "gangster" first appeared in the early 1900s in the united states.

Examples:

1. He was a notorious gangsta who had served multiple prison sentences.
2. The movie is about the rise and fall of a young gangsta.
3. She was warned to stay away from the gangstas who hung out on the corner.
4. The police were on a mission to bust the local gangsta ring.
5. The neighborhood was plagued by gangsta violence and drug trafficking.