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loubard

hoodlum, yob

noun loo-BAR Rare

Usage Note

Loubard is a colloquial, slightly dated French term for a young delinquent or street tough, roughly equivalent to British 'yob' or American 'punk'. It dates from 1970s suburban slang and carries a strong connotation of working-class urban youth. The feminine loubarde exists but is rare.

Examples

"Le quartier était connu pour ses loubards."

Natural Translation

The neighbourhood was known for its hoodlums.

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