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Gang Busters was a famous radio program that was first heard in 1936 and aired until 1957. The sound effects of police sirens, tommyguns, and screeching tires that opened the show were dramatic and exciting -- this inspired the expression 'coming on like gangbusters'.
Usage has opened up to describe things that are not just exciting, but successful, intense, and many other adjectives, and many drop the 'coming on like' prefix. I think we should be more careful about how we use it, and keep it true to its origin -- something that starts with much excitement and drama is 'coming on like gangbusters'.
The rainstorm late last night came on like gangbusters!
gangbusters by M. Warrener January 17, 2008
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gangbusters

Also used in conjunction with "like", to create "like gangbusters". This phrase can be used to describe something energetic or intense.
"Its raining like gangbusters"
"Check out my gangbusters new CD"
gangbusters by riloman April 15, 2004

Gamester 

Short for videogamester, combining (video)gamer and gangster. A person who is part of a certain game community engaged in an online gang war with another such community such as Xbox vs. Playstation, Infinity Ward vs. Treyarch, PC vs. console and so on. Possible symptoms of gang affiliation are overzealous brand loyalty, arguing on youtube, basically having nothing more important to talk about and virginity.
"Jim keeps sending me these links to those horrible Xbox 360 vs. Playstation 3 graphic comparison clips whenever a new game comes out."

"I take it he then starts bitching about how the colors look more realistic on one console than the other? And when the other idiots who comment on youtube disagree, he starts talking about the tv-screen they used for the clip and how biased they were?"

"Exactly, he's a total gamester. I told him to fuck off and then I just had sex with my girlfriend."
Gamester by Joe115 March 4, 2011

Gamemaster 

The master of any game. Creates all rules and stipulations of the game. Can decide the outcome and winner of the game if he so desires.
As the Gamemaster I declare you the winner and new champion of the game.
Gamemaster by WANTAAN December 29, 2016

gangbusters

most commonly used in conjunction with "like" to describe something that is extremely effective
Wow, this fleshlight works like gangbusters!
gangbusters by atom June 11, 2006

gamecaster 

A person who spectates and comments on e-athlete gaming or competitions
The gamecaster screamed and yelled a hell of a storm as the competition got tense.
gamecaster by Laurentyboy December 22, 2015

Gamester 

One who is a gangsterat games
Oh even try to beat him at smash bros. He’s a TOTAL gamester!
Gamester by EPIXGAMING February 17, 2019