How Do You Spell MOBSTERS?

Pronunciation: [mˈɒbstəz] (IPA)

The word "mobsters" is spelled with the letters "m-o-b-s-t-e-r-s" and pronounced /ˈmɒbstəz/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "mob" rhymes with "bob" and the second syllable "sters" rhymes with "misters". The word is derived from the word "mob" which refers to a group of people or a crowd. Mobsters are members of an organized crime syndicate or gang. The spelling of the word is maintained across English dialects but the pronunciation may vary slightly.

MOBSTERS Meaning and Definition

1. Mobsters refer to individuals involved in organized crime, typically associated with criminal organizations or illegal activities. The term "mobster" is often used to describe members of a criminal syndicate, also known as the mob or the mafia. These individuals are known to operate within a hierarchy, often following a code of conduct that includes strict loyalty and secrecy.

   Mobsters are often involved in diverse criminal activities, including but not limited to extortion, racketeering, drug trafficking, money laundering, and murder. They may also engage in other illicit practices such as gambling, loan sharking, and prostitution rings. The organized nature of their crimes implies that these individuals are part of a network with defined roles and responsibilities, allowing them to maintain control and profit from their illegal enterprises.

   Typically, mobsters use their influence and power to manipulate and exploit people and businesses. They often build relationships with corrupt officials to protect their interests and avoid law enforcement scrutiny. Due to their involvement in highly illegal and often violent activities, mobsters are often regarded as dangerous and ruthless individuals.

   The portrayal of mobsters in popular culture, particularly in movies and novels, has contributed to their notoriety and fascination within society. While some may romanticize them as charismatic antiheroes, mobsters remain notorious figures who operate outside the law and pose a significant threat to the stability and safety of communities.

Top Common Misspellings for MOBSTERS *

• mosters 66.6666666%
• modsters 33.3333333%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for MOBSTERS

• mostess
• molsters
• monstars
• meisters
• miesters
• monstors
• marsters
• moistuers
• Bobstes

Etymology of MOBSTERS

The word "mobsters" is derived from the term "mob", which itself is an abbreviation of "mobile vulgus". "Mobile vulgus" is a Latin phrase that can be translated as "fickle crowd" or "volatile common people". Over time, "mob" came to refer to a large disorderly crowd or an unruly group of people. The term "mobster" specifically developed in the United States and is used to denote a member of organized crime or the Mafia, emphasizing their involvement in illegal activities.

Similar spelling word for MOBSTERS

• mobster.