Gangster vs. Hood

Gangster vs. Hood — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Gangster and Hood

Gangsternoun

A member of a criminal or street gang.

Hoodnoun

A covering for the head attached to a larger garment such as a jacket or cloak.

Gangsternoun

A member of a professional criminal organization; a racketeer.

Hoodnoun

A distinctively coloured fold of material, representing a university degree.

Gangsterverb

To act like a gangster; to commit street crime or run a racket.

Hoodnoun

An enclosure that protects something, especially from above.

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Gangsternoun

a criminal who is a member of gang

Hoodnoun

(automotive) A soft top of a convertible car or carriage.

Hoodnoun

The hinged cover over the engine of a motor vehicle: known as a bonnet in other countries.

Hoodnoun

A metal covering that leads to a vent to suck away smoke or fumes.

Hoodnoun

(slang) gangster, thug.

Hoodnoun

(slang) neighborhood.

What’s goin’ down in the hood?
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Hoodnoun

(UK) person wearing a hoodie.

Hoodverb

To cover something with a hood.

Hoodadjective

Relating to inner-city everyday life, both positive and negative aspects; especially people’s attachment to and love for their neighborhoods.

Hoodnoun

an aggressive and violent young criminal

Hoodnoun

metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes

Hoodnoun

the folding roof of a carriage

Hoodnoun

a headdress that protects the head and face

Hoodnoun

protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine;

there are powerful engines under the hoods of new carsthe mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine

Hoodverb

cover with a hood;

The bandits were hooded