mobster
Mobster (noun) means a member of an organized crime gang, especially the Mafia. Example: “The film followed a small-time mobster trying to escape the criminal life.”
How to use mobster
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gangster, especially one tied to organized crime like the Mafia.
Word forms
mobsters plural
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The film followed a small-time _____ trying to escape the criminal life.
Etymology
From "mob" plus the agent suffix "-ster," the same ending found in "gangster" and "trickster."
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What does “mobster” mean?
The word “mobster” means a member of an organized crime gang, especially the Mafia. In plain terms, a gangster, especially one tied to organized crime like the Mafia.
How do you pronounce “mobster”?
“Mobster” is pronounced MOB-stuh (/ˈmɑb.stɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mobster” in a sentence?
Here is “mobster” used in a sentence: “The film followed a small-time mobster trying to escape the criminal life.”
What part of speech is “mobster”?
“Mobster” is a noun.