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Lad

læd
Very common
~ 2500
~ 2500, Very common
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
A young boy or man, especially one who is energetic, cheeky, or mischievous, A male friend or companion, A term of address for a young man

Lad - Meanings

A young boy or man, especially one who is energetic, cheeky, or mischievous

Example: The lads were playing football in the park.
Usage: informalContext: casual conversations, informal settings
Note: Commonly used in British English to refer to young males in a friendly or affectionate way.

A male friend or companion

Example: I'm going out with the lads tonight.
Usage: informalContext: casual conversations, social gatherings
Note: Used to refer to a group of male friends in a casual setting.

A term of address for a young man

Example: Hey, lad, can you help me with this?
Usage: informalContext: casual interactions, informal settings
Note: Can be used to address a young man in a friendly or informal manner.

Lad's synonyms

boy

A male child or young man.
Example: The boy helped his mother with the groceries.
Note: Similar to 'lad,' but 'boy' is more commonly used and can refer to a wider age range.

youth

A young person, especially a teenager.
Example: The youth participated in the community service project.
Note: More formal than 'lad,' and specifically refers to a young person, often in their teenage years.

youngster

A young person, typically a child.
Example: The youngster was excited to start school.
Note: Similar to 'lad,' but 'youngster' is more neutral and can refer to children of both genders.

lad

A boy or young man.
Example: The lad ran to catch the bus.
Note: The original word being asked for, 'lad' is informal and typically used to refer to a young man or boy in a casual context.

Lad expressions, common phrases

young lad

Refers to a young boy or young man.
Example: The young lad helped his neighbor carry groceries.
Note: Adds emphasis to the age or youthfulness of the person.

good lad

Used to praise someone for their positive qualities or actions.
Example: He's a good lad for helping out with the community project.
Note: Conveys approval or admiration for the person's behavior.

strapping lad

Describes a young man who is strong and robust.
Example: The strapping lad easily lifted the heavy box.
Note: Emphasizes the physical strength and size of the person.

young lads

Collective term for young boys or young men.
Example: The park was filled with groups of young lads playing football.
Note: Refers to a group of young individuals rather than individuals.

poor lad

Expresses sympathy or pity for someone in a difficult situation.
Example: The poor lad had lost his wallet on the way home.
Note: Conveys empathy or sorrow for the person's unfortunate circumstances.

cheeky lad

Describes someone who is impudent or mischievous in a playful way.
Example: He's a cheeky lad, always making jokes in class.
Note: Highlights the playful or mischievous nature of the person.

lads' night out

An evening where a group of male friends socialize or have fun together.
Example: It's a tradition for the group of friends to have a lads' night out every Friday.
Note: Refers to a specific social gathering among male friends rather than just individual lads.

Lad everyday (slang) expressions

bloke

Bloke is a term used to refer to a man or a guy.
Example: He's a good bloke, always willing to lend a hand.
Note: Bloke is more commonly used in British English, whereas lad is more universal.

chap

Chap is a colloquial term for a man or a fellow.
Example: I met this chap at the pub last night.
Note: Chap is slightly more formal and old-fashioned compared to lad.

fella

Fella is a casual way to address a man or a male friend.
Example: Hey fella, can you pass me that wrench?
Note: Fella is more informal and friendly compared to lad.

mate

Mate is a term used in British English to refer to a friend or companion.
Example: Thanks for helping me out, mate.
Note: Mate is more versatile and can refer to friends of any gender, whereas lad is specifically male.

bruv

Bruv is a colloquial term meaning brother or mate.
Example: What's up, bruv? You good?
Note: Bruv is a more modern and informal way to address a close male friend, similar to lad.

guy

Guy is a common term for a man or person in general.
Example: He's the guy who fixed my car last week.
Note: Guy is a more neutral term that can refer to people of any gender, whereas lad specifically refers to males.

dude

Dude is a casual and friendly term for a man or a person.
Example: What's up, dude? Ready for the game?
Note: Dude is more informal and used in American English, while lad has a more British connotation.

Lad - Examples

The lad helped his father with the farm work.
The young lad was excited to start his first day of school.
The knight's lad carried his armor and weapons.

Lad grammar

Lad - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: lad
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): lads
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): lad
Syllables, Separation and Stress
lad Contains 1 syllables: lad
Phonetic transcription: ˈlad
lad , ˈlad (The red syllable is stressed)

Lad - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
lad: ~ 2500 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.