Meaning of the word crips in English

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crips

US /krɪps/
UK /krɪps/

Plural Noun

a street gang that originated in Los Angeles, California, in the late 1960s

Example:
The documentary explored the history and impact of the Crips.
Rivalry between the Crips and the Bloods is well-known.