gangbuster

gang·bust·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gang-buhs-ter]
- /ˈgæŋˌbʌs tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gang-buhs-ter]
- /ˈgæŋˌbʌs tər/

Definitions of gangbuster word

noun gangbuster a law-enforcement officer who specializes in breaking up organized crime, often by forceful or sensational means. 1
noun gangbuster someone or something having great impact, usually in a positive way. 1
noun gangbuster gangbusters, an outstandingly successful state or situation: We aren't looking for gangbusters, but we'd like you to pass all your subjects this semester. 1
adjective gangbuster of or like a law-enforcement officer who uses rough, aggressive, or sensational tactics in fighting crime: The undercover agents avoided the gangbusters approach. 1
adjective gangbuster strikingly effective or successful: a gangbusters year for compact cars. 1
adjective gangbuster enthusiastic: I'm not gangbusters over the idea. 1

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Origin of gangbuster

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; gang1 + buster

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Parts of speech for Gangbuster

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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gangbuster popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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