Muslim colloquialism referring to the physical distance maintained between a (presumably) pious individual and members of the opposite sex. A similar concept among some Christians is that of "leaving room for the Holy Ghost." Also similar to the idea of "social distancing," albeit without a medical rationale.
As the rest of his classmates, most of them women, filtered into the lecture hall, Amir placed a textbook on the seats on either side of him to ensure that the halal gap was maintained.
by SherbertWest July 20, 2022

A behaviour that is conducted to avoid awkwardness when there is no one talking. It can be a useless sentence or an unnatural smile etc.
by Geniou3 October 26, 2019

the lbs and lbs of fat gained by general laziness combined with ready meals, takeaways and/or boarding school/workplace food consumed on your gap year.
by gapfattie May 1, 2011

A Punters Gap is the space between the ski goggle and helmet of skiers and snowboarders, it is typically a horrendous sight and looks worse the bigger it is. Anyone who has a Punters Gap is typically thought of being new to snowsports or a complete idiot.
by Henryg200 March 3, 2017

by Aeroscout February 11, 2023

by Trapog June 28, 2017

Browsing the internet on the London Underground. Usually by painstakingly connecting to free Wi-Fi for 20 seconds at each stop.
by Magiver.co.uk July 13, 2015
