also: れんじゅう · れんぢゅう
noun
Familiar or derogatory term for a group of people, often implying the speaker is not part of the group or looks down on them. Can be used casually among friends.
あの連中はいつも遅刻する。
That bunch is always late.
隣の連中が
The guys next door are so noisy I can't sleep.
noun
troupe; company (of performers)
Only with reading れんじゅう / れんぢゅう
Used for a group of performers, especially musicians or actors. Often read れんじゅう in this sense, though れんちゅう is also possible.
旅回りの連中が町にやって来た。
A traveling troupe came to town.