"Delinquent" literally means "guilty of misdeeds," so a "delinquent gang" is a criminal gang, where the purpose of the gang is to commit crimes.
A similar phrase is a "gang of delinquents," which is a group of criminals. In theory, a "gang of delinquents" could just be a conincidental gathering of criminals and not a group dedicated to crime, but in practice the two phrases mean more or less the same thing.
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A. K. Cohen has written: 'Delinquent boys' 'Delinquent boys, the culture of the gang'
Dalla Winston is a hood. She is a member of a gang of teenagers who are known for their delinquent behavior. They are often involved in criminal activities such as vandalism, shoplifting, and fighting.
Helen Emma Shimota has written: 'Delinquent acts as perceived by gang and non-gang Negro adolescents' -- subject(s): Juvenile delinquency, Gangs
Shoplifting Vandalism Drug use Aggressive behavior Truancy Underage drinking Gang involvement
He is a delinquent.
That's good.
what are the different types of delinquent
The boy was a juvenile delinquent. The girl was nothing but a delinquent.
In the 1960s, a gang was typically defined as a group of individuals, often youths, who banded together for social, economic, or criminal reasons. These groups often sought identity, protection, or a sense of belonging through membership. Gangs in the 60s were often associated with delinquent behavior and violence.
Daria the delinquent frequently got into trouble!
I would never want to be a delinquent.