gang up on

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gang uhp on, awn]
- /gæŋ ʌp ɒn, ɔn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gang uhp on, awn]
- /gæŋ ʌp ɒn, ɔn/

Definitions of gang up on words

noun gang up on a group or band: A gang of boys gathered around the winning pitcher. 1
noun gang up on a group of youngsters or adolescents who associate closely, often exclusively, for social reasons, especially such a group engaging in delinquent behavior. 1
noun gang up on a group of people with compatible tastes or mutual interests who gather together for social reasons: I'm throwing a party for the gang I bowl with. 1
noun gang up on a group of persons working together; squad; shift: a gang of laborers. 1
noun gang up on a group of persons associated for some criminal or other antisocial purpose: a gang of thieves. 1
noun gang up on a set of tools, electronic components or circuits, oars, etc., arranged to work together or simultaneously. 1

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Origin of gang up on

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English; Old English gang, gong manner of going, way, passage; cognate with Old High German gang, Old Norse gangr, Gothic gagg; cf. gang2

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Parts of speech for Gang up on

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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gang up on popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for gang up on

verb gang up on

overwhelm — to overcome completely in mind or feeling: overwhelmed by remorse.

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