Lad

Slang Term British ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

Meaning: Boy, young man

男孩、小伙子
Chico, chaval
少年、若い男
소년, 젊은 남자

British term for boy or young man, often with connotations of masculinity or group camaraderie.

英式英语中指男孩或年轻男性,常带有阳刚之气或兄弟情谊的意味。
Término británico para chico o joven, a menudo con connotaciones de masculinidad o camaradería de grupo.
少年や若い男性を指すイギリス英語の表現。男らしさや仲間意識のニュアンスがある。
영국에서 소년이나 젊은 남자를 가리키는 표현으로, 남성다움이나 동료 의식의 뉘앙스가 있다.

Examples

  1. Good lad.
    好小子
    Buen chaval
    いい子だ/えらいぞ
    착하다/잘했어.
  2. Out with the lads.
    跟哥们儿出去了
    De fiesta con los colegas
    男友達と出かけている
    남자 친구들이랑 나갔다.

Pronunciation

/læd/

Usage Guide

Context: friendship, youth

Tone: friendly

✓ Do Say

  • Between men
    男性之间使用
    entre hombres
    男性同士で使う
    남자들 사이에서

✗ Don't Say

  • Very formal
    非常正式的场合
    En contextos muy formales
    非常にフォーマルな場面
    매우 격식 있는 자리

Common Mistakes

Origin & History

From Middle English 'ladde' (foot soldier).

Cultural Context

Era: Historical

Generation: Younger

Social background: All classes

Pop culture: Lad culture

Regional notes: British.

Variations

LadLadsThe lads

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