"gangsterwise" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more gangsterwise [comparative], most gangsterwise [superlative]
Etymology: From gangster + -wise. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|gangster|wise}} gangster + -wise Head templates: {{en-adv}} gangsterwise (comparative more gangsterwise, superlative most gangsterwise)
  1. According to, or in the manner of a gangster Synonyms: gangster-wise
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