noun
lad
lad
noun
1
A boy or young man, especially used informally or affectionately.
"The old man remembered being a lad growing up on the farm."
"Come on then, lads, let's get moving."
How to Use Lad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, friendly word for a boy or young man.
When to use it
Common and casual in British English, often used as a form of address among friends.
Common pairings
a young lad
the lads
good lad
Word Forms
lads plural
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Etymology
From Middle English ladde, meaning "servant, young man, or boy," of uncertain further origin.