lad Definition
a boy or young man.
Using lad: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lad" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He's a good lad.
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The lads are playing football in the park.
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He's a bit of a cheeky lad.
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He's a fine young lad.
lad Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with lad
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He's a likely lad, with a bright future ahead of him.
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Come on, all lads together! Let's win this game!
an evening or night spent by a group of male friends socializing and having fun together
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He's going on a lad's night out with his mates from work.
Origins of lad
from Middle English 'ladde', of Germanic origin
Summary: lad in Brief
'Lad' [læd] refers to a boy or young man. It is often used informally to refer to a male friend or companion, as in 'The lads are playing football in the park.' The phrase 'a likely lad' denotes an attractive or promising young man, while 'a lad's night out' refers to an evening of socializing with male friends.
