noun
mobster
MOB-stuh
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.”
noun
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A member of an organized crime gang, especially the Mafia.
"The proprietor was a "Zip" — a Sicilian-born mobster — who was running a gambling operation that cut into Godfather Gotti's turf."
— New York Magazine (1988)
"The film followed a small-time mobster trying to escape the criminal life."
"Several mobsters were arrested in the federal racketeering case."
"Most of the carpet joints were run by the mobsters and local henchmen associated with the Mayfield Road Gang, but Peter Schmidt's Playtorium and Glenn Rendezvous were also included."
— Paul A. Tenkotte, James C. Claypool (2014)
How to use mobster
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gangster, especially one tied to organized crime like the Mafia.
Common pairings
small-time mobster
mobster boss
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- Plural
- mobsters
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Etymology
From "mob" plus the agent suffix "-ster," the same ending found in "gangster" and "trickster."
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Rhymes for mobster
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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.
