gang-up

[ gang-uhp ]

noun

1. an act of ganging up or uniting in opposition to someone or something.

gang up

verb

1. informal.
   often foll byon or against to combine in a group (against)

Word History and Origins

Origin of gang-up¹

1935–40; noun use of verb phrase gang up ( on )

Example Sentences

This would be intended to create dialogue, not creat a platform to gang up on Pakistan.

From The Daily Beast

Its new alliance with Facebook is an attempt to gang up on Google, which regards Facebook as a threat.

From The Daily Beast

Saunders wrote that Chandler was "a jealous person who likes to gang up on people."

From The Daily Beast

Sasha Abramsky on how banks, realtors, and courts gang up on families.

From The Daily Beast

"And they can't seem to break the gang up," ruminated Craig, evidently liking her characterization of the group.

From Project Gutenberg

Forbye, I would rather walk ae mile on the hill wi ye than twae, for ye gang up a brae-face like a mawkin!

From Project Gutenberg

I hired another hand to-day who'll be a distinct addition to our gang up-river.

From Project Gutenberg

Jist ye gang up, Mr. Cameron, and Peggy 'll see to yer feet.

From Project Gutenberg

Mr. Beasley, do you remember last fall when you met Snake Anson with his gang up in the woods—and hired him to make off with me?

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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