When gang members toss or flash signs to proclaim their gang membership, this is called:

a. representing

b. fronting

c. badging

d. passing?

I believe the answer is: A. representing

Through representing, an individual would obtain the power to speak or act on behalf of other members that he/she represent.

Depending on that individual performance, the act of representing could either increase the group status or could stain the group's reputation.