Lad

Quick meaning: Lad is a noun meaning A boy or young man.

Meaning

A boy or young man.

More Meanings

1. (British) A hedonistic or irresponsible young man; A Jack the lad.
2. A familiar term of address for a young man.
3. A groom who works with horses.
4. (Ireland, colloquial) The penis.
5. (scambaiting, Internet slang) A scammer.

Example Sentences

I think he reckons he’s a bit of a lad.

Last night I was out drinking with the lads.

Come here, lad, and help me shift these boxes.

He's rather a lad, by the way—or used to be in his flying days.

Word Forms

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Synonyms for lad

Depending on context, synonyms include fellow, cuss, gent, blighter, cub, laddie.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include laddie, sonny, chap, fella, fellow, gent.

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