gang sign

noun

A verbal or visual way that gang members identify their affiliation.

Meanings

noungang sign (plural gang signs)

plural gang signs

  1. A verbal or visual way that gang members identify their affiliation.
  2. Any distinguishing mark, such as a tattoo, that serves to identify a member of a particular gang.
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APA

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Chicago

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