English Explanatory Dictionary

mobster

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A member of a mob or Mafia.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɒb.stə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mobster.wav /ˈmɑb.stɚ/

Word forms

mobster mobsters

Etymology

From mob + -ster.

Synonyms

gangster Mafioso wiseguy wise guy

Derived words

mobsterism mobstress
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