gunsel
noun
gun·sel ˈgən(t)-səl 
slang
: gunman
Word History
Etymology
argot gunsel catamite, perhaps modification of Yiddish gendzl gosling
First Known Use
1943, in the meaning defined above
gunsel
noun
as in racketeer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- racketeer
- gangster
- mobster
- hoodlum
- thug
- triggerman
- villain
- hooligan
- recidivist
- defendant
- gun
- trespasser
- sinner
- fish
- perp
- transgressor
- wrongdoer
- perpetrator
- backslider
- suspect
- jailbird
- accused
- enforcer
- convict
- arrestee
- gunman
- button man
- outlaw
- desperado
- blackhander
- accomplice
- relapser
- misdoer
- detainee
- hit man
- principal
- evildoer
- misfeasor
- repeater
- gallows bird
- misdemeanant
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- lawman
- gangbuster