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

He's a big laddie - 240 pounds and six foot plus.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 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

“Well, laddie, let’s see what you’re made of,” said Tam Lin, scooping up Matt in one beefy arm and slinging him over his shoulder.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer