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Definition of laddie

laddie

/ˈlæd.i/
lad · die
Plural:laddies
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• noun

1

Scottish A boy or young man, often used as an affectionate or familiar term of address.

Example

"The old fisherman smiled and handed the young laddie a spare fishing rod."

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• Rhymes for laddie

• Nearby Words

lad
ladder
ladderlike
laddie
laden
ladieswear
lading

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-16th century in Scots, formed from the Middle English noun 'lad' (meaning a young man or male servant) combined with the affectionate diminutive suffix '-ie'.

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