lads
Translation
guys, boys, young men
Examples
He's out with the lads tonight.
He's out with the guys tonight.
Come on, lads, let's win this game!
Come on, guys, let's win this game!
Grammar Patterns
the lads a group of male friends (chiefly British) He's out with the lads tonight.
Similar Words
boys, chaps, fellows, guys
Etymology
From Middle English 'ladde' (servant, young man), of uncertain origin. Less common in the US, where 'guys' is preferred.
Memory Tips
Primarily a British term for a group of male friends. Think of a group of 'lads' at a soccer match.