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Doesn't the word "gang" have a negative nuance? What does "gang" mean here?

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Rebecca

Although the word "gang" is often associated with criminal gangs that commit illegal acts, in the informal sense it is also used to refer to a group of (young) people who regularly meet. This is the meaning intended by the speaker in this video. Synonyms include "group," "crew," "squad," and "clique." Ex: The gang has gone on a criminal spree around the city. Ex: Gang, who's down for a movie this weekend?

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