lassie
word
/ˈɫæsi/
LA-see
/lˈæsi/
LA-see
Definition
A 'lassie' is a term, especially in Scotland, for a young girl or a little girl. It can also be used affectionately or informally.
Usage & Nuances
'Lassie' is informal and mainly used in Scottish English or when referring to Scottish culture. It can sound old-fashioned elsewhere. Not commonly used in American English except in reference to the famous dog from the TV series.
Spanish: chiquilla - muchachita - niñaPortuguese (BR): garotinha - menininhaPortuguese (PT): menina - miúdaChinese (Simplified): 小女孩 - 小姑娘Chinese (Traditional): 小女孩 - 小姑娘Hindi: छोटी लड़कीArabic: فتاة صغيرةBengali: ছোট মেয়ে - কিশোরীRussian: девочка - девушка (маленькая)Japanese: 少女 - 女の子Vietnamese: bé gái - cô béKorean: 소녀 - 여자아이Turkish: kız çocuğu - küçük kızUrdu: لڑکی - بچیIndonesian: gadis kecil - anak perempuan
Example Sentences
That lassie loves playing with her friends.
basic
She's a brave lassie for climbing that tall tree.
natural
The old man smiled and waved at the lassie walking by.
natural
In Scotland, people might say 'Look at that bonnie lassie!'
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The little lassie wore a red dress.
basic
Grandma called me a smart lassie.
basic