"gangster ride" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gangster rides [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} gangster ride (plural gangster rides)
  1. (slang) A stolen car, especially if stolen by gang members. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Automobiles, Crime Synonyms: G-ride [abbreviation]
    Sense id: en-gangster_ride-en-noun-kEA5B68O Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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