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Halfling 

Halflings are called this because they are half the size of humans. While small, halflings are quite capable, and those who think them easy targets soon learn painful and sharp lessons.
also known as hobbits.
Halfling by smurf August 23, 2004

halfling 

A Hobbit, a fantasy creature half as tall as a man, with furry feet and a big appetite.
Call it a halfling, or the Tolkienistas will sue us.
halfling by Jim Gettman October 29, 2006

When in doubt, Throw the Halfling 

A Barbaric proverb, stemming from Dungeons and Dragons, Implying that when the obvious fails, do something unexpected, the saying apparently started as an inside joke but now has spread to the general geek/RPG community
DM: There appears to be a secret door in that wall
Druid: *throws rock*
DML Nothing happens
Druid: Come on guys lets go
Barbarian: Can I throw the Halfling at it?
Rogue(hafling):NOOOOOOOO
DM: sure
Rogue: Noooooo
Barbarian: To late, I get annitiative
DM the door opens and the halfing takes 2 points of damage
Barbarian: When in doubt, throw the Halfling

Halfling 

A potential mate that is no older than half your age. Largely attractive due to the mathematical relationship between their age and yours.
Wil: That chick is only 21 and I'm 43. I totally wanna make out with her.
Ray: C'mon dude, she isn't even that hot. You just wanna make out with her because she's your halfling.
Wil: Exactly!
Halfling by weyus August 3, 2017

Halfling 

1. Someone who is biracial.
2. Someone who is only "half" of what they say they are.
Examples of "Halfling" are: A half black/half white person. A person who acts tough but is wimpy at times.
Halfling by A. Vega November 10, 2006

Halfling 

A short creature ranging from 3'6" and 4'6" that are most commonly thieves in the game of dnd. They also make good merchants, diplomats, and assassins. Viewed by most as weak and useless, yet they are quite powerful. And it honestly is not a full party without it.
My halfling has assassinated more men then you can count
Halfling by Jamendithas Longlegs November 15, 2013