lad
Translation
boy, young man, chap
Examples
He's a fine young lad.
He's a fine young lad.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) lad a boy or young man He's a clever lad.
Similar Words
Synonyms: boy, young man, fellow, chap
Etymology
From Middle English 'ladde' (servant, young man), possibly of Scandinavian origin.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Aladdin', a famous lad from stories. The word is common in British and Irish English.