Ging

/ɡɪŋ/ noun

Definition

A Scottish or dialectal term for a gang, particularly a street gang or group of people.

Etymology

Scottish and dialectal English, possibly from 'gang' or related Germanic roots. Regional preservation of older or variant forms in Scottish English.

Kelly Says

Ging is how Scottish communities named their street gangs—it's a window into how every language community creates its own vocabulary for social groups, lawful or not!

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