lad
word
/ˈɫæd/
lad
/lˈæd/
lad
Definition
A lad is a boy or young man. It is a common, informal word, especially in British English, and can also be used in a friendly way to talk about a male person.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly British and informal. Common in phrases like 'a nice lad' or 'one of the lads'. It can sound warm and friendly, but in 'lad culture' it refers to rowdy young men, often with a slightly negative tone. Less common in modern American English.
Spanish: chico - muchachoPortuguese (BR): garoto - rapazPortuguese (PT): rapaz - miúdoChinese (Simplified): 小伙子 - 男孩Chinese (Traditional): 小夥子 - 男孩Hindi: लड़का - जवान लड़काArabic: فتى - شابBengali: ছেলে - তরুণRussian: парень - мальчикJapanese: 少年 - 若者Vietnamese: chàng trai - cậu béKorean: 소년 - 젊은 남자Turkish: delikanlı - genç erkekUrdu: لڑکا - نوجوانIndonesian: pemuda - anak laki-laki
Example Sentences
He still goes out with the lads every Friday night.
natural
The lad helped his father in the garden.
basic
He is a polite young lad.
basic
That lad over there is my cousin.
basic
He's a good lad, always ready to help.
natural
The pub was full of noisy lads watching the match.
natural