Laddies Meaning in English

word · lemma: laddie

US

ˈlædiz

LAD-eez

UK

lˈædɪz

LAD-iz

Definition

A Scottish or Northern English term for young boys or men, typically used as an affectionate or friendly way to refer to a group of males.

Usage & Nuances

"Laddies" is informal and mostly heard in Scotland or Northern England, sometimes used in stories or to add a regional flavor. Not commonly used in everyday American or standard British English. It’s similar to "boys" or "guys" but with a Scottish touch.

• Spanish: chicos - muchachos (escocés)
• Portuguese (BR): rapazes - meninos (escocês)
• Portuguese (PT): rapazes - meninos (escocês)
• Chinese (Simplified): 小伙子们（苏格兰方言） - 男孩们（苏格兰语气）
• Chinese (Traditional): 小夥子們（蘇格蘭方言） - 男孩們（蘇格蘭語氣）
• Hindi: लड़के (स्कॉटिश शब्द)
• Arabic: شباب (اسكتلندية) - أولاد (عامية اسكتلندية)
• Bengali: ছেলেরা - তরুণেরা
• Russian: парни - ребята
• Japanese: 若者たち - 少年たち
• Vietnamese: các chàng trai - mấy cậu trai
• Korean: 청년들 - 소년들
• Turkish: delikanlılar - gençler
• Urdu: لڑکے - نوجوان
• Indonesian: anak laki-laki - pemuda

Example Sentences

The laddies are playing football in the park.

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Grandpa called all the laddies for dinner.

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Some laddies helped carry the boxes.

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Alright, laddies, time to head home!

natural

Those laddies always have the best jokes.

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You laddies did a great job today at practice.

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