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lad

/læd/
lad
Adverb:laddishly
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Plural:lads
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Adjective:laddish
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• noun

1

A boy or a young man (used informally or affectionately).

Example

"The young lad helped his grandfather carry the heavy bags of groceries into the kitchen."

2

British A man of any age, especially a close male friend, comrade, or teammate.

Example

"The coach praised the lads for their dedication and teamwork throughout the championship season."

3

British A young man who engages in boisterous, uninhibited socializing with male friends, often centered around sports and pub culture.

Example

"During his first year at university, he tried to fit in by acting like a typical loud lad."

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• Rhymes for lad

• Nearby Words

lactic
lactose
lacy
lad
ladder
ladderlike
laddie

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'ladde', originally meaning a young male servant or attendant of low birth, likely of Scandinavian origin.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lad. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lad
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