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.