noun General Slang

lad

LAD · noun · informal

A young man; also a term of address.

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Definitions

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A boy or young man, and a common way to address a male.

“Alright, lad?”
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lad In A Sentence

Alright, lad?

Origin & Usage

Standard English 'lad', a cornerstone of Scouse address.

Variants ladsla

People Also Ask

What does 'lad' mean?

It means a boy or young man, and it's also a common way to address a male.

How do you use 'lad'?

You use it as a friendly term of address, e.g. 'Alright, lad?'

Is 'lad' Scouse?

It's standard English, but it's a cornerstone of Scouse address, often shortened to 'la'.

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