gangbuster
/ˈɡæŋˌbʌstər/
noun
- A person or thing that breaks up or destroys a criminal gang.
- The detective was known as a gangbuster for his work taking down organized crime.
- In the old movies, the hero was always a tough gangbuster who cleaned up the city.
- The new law was a real gangbuster, leading to the arrest of dozens of gang members.
adjective
- Very successful, impressive, or powerful (often used in the phrase 'like gangbusters').
- Her career took off like gangbusters after she won the award.
- The new restaurant started off like gangbusters, with lines out the door every night.
- The team came out like gangbusters in the second half and scored three quick goals.