LAD

¹

abbreviation

Psycholinguistics.

1. language acquisition device.

lad

²

[lad]

noun

1. a boy or youth.

2. Informal.,  a familiar or affectionate term of address for a man; chap.

3. British Horseracing Informal.,  a stable boy.

lad

/ læd /

noun

1. a boy or young man

2. informal,  a familiar form of address for any male

3. a lively or dashing man or youth (esp in the phrase a bit of a lad )

4. a young man whose behaviour is characteristic of male adolescents, esp in being rowdy, macho, or immature

5. a boy or man who looks after horses

Other Word Forms

• laddish adjective
• ladhood noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of LAD¹

1250–1300; Middle English ladde < ?; compare late Old English Ladda (nickname)

Word History and Origins

Origin of LAD¹

C13 ladde; perhaps of Scandinavian origin

Example Sentences

"I don't get involved in private matters. I just know that Mason is a good lad," De Zerbi told reporters on Monday.

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Next door, lads in vintage claret and blue begin to trot out and warm up.

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Yes, there is going to be pressure, but just be yourself, lads.

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“And when the other lads found out what came over me at the full moon...If you were me you’d be a bit secretive too, I’d expect.”

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“You look like a sensible lad. Answer me, yes or no: Have you children seen my ostrich?”

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Related Words

• fellow 
• schoolboy 
• youngster