gangsta hold

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Meaning · English

The act of holding a gun sideways.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Sight alignment and picture between any two individuals using the same gun and holding it sideways are likely to give greater differences than holding it correctly - UNLESS both have practiced extensively with the gangsta hold until they are comfortable with it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gangsta hold” mean?

The act of holding a gun sideways.

Is “gangsta hold” formal or informal?

gangsta hold is generally slang.