MOB

(GROUP) [noun] [C + singular or plural verb] [informal] - a large group of people involved in similar activities, which are often violent or lacking in ordera lynch mobThe usual mob were/was hanging out at the bar.See also mobster.(informal) A mob is also a group or organization of criminals.He's the second New York mob leader to be convicted this month. mob (CROWD) [noun] [C + singular or plural verb] [usually disapproving] - a large angry crowd, esp. one which could easily become violentThe angry mob outside the jail was/were ready to riot.Almost fifty people were killed in three days of mob violence.Diplomats are forecasting mob rule for the country if the president is not restored to power.