English · Slang Attested

posse

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Meaning · English

A criminal gang.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Jamaican posses can be traced back to the Jamaican neighborhoods, and posse names correspond to the names of each neighborhood in which the gangs operate.

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 “posse” mean?

A criminal gang.

Is “posse” formal or informal?

posse is generally slang.

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