laddish

/ ˈlædɪʃ /

adjective

1. informal,  characteristic of male adolescents or young men, esp by being rowdy, macho, or immature

   laddish behaviour

Other Word Forms

• laddishness noun

Example Sentences

Britpop, in its mass-market incarnation, became precisely that: laddish, boozy and wilfully simple.

From Los Angeles Times

She thinks despite the brothers being no strangers to controversy - Liam has used homophobic slurs on Twitter while Noel was criticised for moaning about Jay-Z, a hip-hop artist, headlining Glastonbury - the band's fans have moved beyond the laddish reputation.

From BBC

She said she had taken on more laddish behaviour in order to be perceived as less feminine to be objectified less.

From BBC

Despite the increasing number of women in the Commons, there was still a "really laddish culture where the 'banter' defence is used - 'oh well, she just can't take a bit of banter'".

From BBC

It said there is "a culture in which overt discrimination often goes without serious challenge", which includes "racist, misogynistic, homophobic and ableist comments and actions, and a 'laddish' drinking culture that can sometimes make women vulnerable and at risk of unwanted or unwelcome behaviour, as well as alienating others due to religious and/or cultural beliefs".

From BBC