noun

lad

Translation

lad, boy, young man

He's a nice young lad.

He was out with the lads on Friday night.

He was out with the guys on Friday night.

((a)) lad a boy or young man He's a clever lad.

((the)) lads a group of male friends He went to the pub with the lads.

Synonyms: boy, chap, fellow; Antonyms: lass, girl

Middle English, origin uncertain. Possibly related to Old English 'lǣdan' (to lead).

A common British term for a boy. Think of a 'lad' who is 'glad'.