Gangster

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Heard in Sligo

A satirical expression for someone who takes himself too seriously, raves on about how tough he is, or just a wannabe gangster.

Teacher: "Is that lad in today?" Student: "No, he's gone off being a gangster."

Posh English

No, he has departed to impersonate a formidable delinquent.

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