laddie

word

Definition

A boy or young man, especially used in Scottish English.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly informal and most common in Scottish English or when imitating a Scottish accent. Rarely used in everyday English outside Scotland. Similar to 'lad', but 'laddie' adds a Scottish flavor.

Spanish: chico - muchacho (escocés, informal)Portuguese (BR): rapaz - menino (escocês, informal)Portuguese (PT): rapaz - menino (escocês, informal)Chinese (Simplified): 小伙子（苏格兰方言，非正式）Chinese (Traditional): 小伙子（蘇格蘭方言，非正式）Hindi: लड़का (स्कॉटिश/अनौपचारिक)Arabic: فتى (اسكتلندي، غير رسمي)Bengali: ছেলে - কিশোর Russian: парнишка - мальчишка (шотландское)Japanese: 少年 - 若者（スコットランド風）Vietnamese: cậu bé - chàng trai trẻ (kiểu Scotland)Korean: 소년 - 젊은이(스코틀랜드식)Turkish: delikanlı - genç oğlan (İskoçya ağzı)Urdu: لڑکا (اسکاٹش انداز)Indonesian: cậu bé - chàng trai trẻ (kiểu Scotland)

Example Sentences

The little laddie is playing with his friends.

basic

The old man smiled at the young laddie.

basic

A proud Scottish laddie wore his kilt to the parade.

basic

Hey laddie, are you coming with us or what?

natural

That brave laddie saved the puppy from the river.

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Don’t worry, laddie, you’ll get it next time.

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