Halg (en. Halg)

/alg/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who displays unusual or antisocial behavior.
This halg always hangs around the street corners.
Ce halg traîne toujours aux coins des rues.
An individual with a deviant lifestyle.
He is considered a halg by his former friends.
Il est considéré comme un halg par ses anciens camarades.

Etymology

Uncertain origin, possibly derived from urban slang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to act like a halg
To act strangely or unacceptably.
faire le halg
to be a halg
To behave in an inappropriate or deviant manner.
être un halg

Related Words

marginal
A person who lives outside societal norms.
marginal
antisocial
One who avoids contact with others or rejects conventions.
antisocial

Slang Meanings

A halg can also refer to a person who sleeps outside usual conventions.
He is often called a halg for his wacky ideas.
Il est souvent traité de halg pour ses idées farfelues.
Used to refer to someone who shirks responsibilities.
Don't be a halg, take responsibility for your actions.
Ne sois pas un halg, assume tes actes.