laddie

American  

[lad-ee] / ˈlæd i /

noun

Chiefly Scot.

1. a young lad; boy.

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laddie British  

/ ˈlædɪ /

noun

1. a familiar term for a male, esp a young man; lad

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Etymology

Origin of laddie

First recorded in 1540–50; lad + -ie

Example Sentences

"I've been in camping off and on since I was a laddie," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2023

Tough to resist “When you come to my window, laddie / I’ll be singing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2021

So far the Clinton campaign has downplayed the question of Mr. Clinton's role in the administration if his wife were elected -- joking that he might be "first laddie" or "first spouse" or "first gentleman."

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2016

Incredibly, much of the press – the laddie is not for turning – came unexpectedly to his rescue.

From The Guardian • Mar. 24, 2013

I am sure he was expecting my answer to be something defiant—“Give me Freedom” or “Victory”—or something generous, like “Stop toying with that wretched French Resistance laddie and give him a dignified and merciful death.”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein