Lad (Noun)
Meaning 1
A boy or man; "that chap is your host"; "there's a fellow at the door"; "he's a likable cuss"; "he's a good bloke".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He's a good lad and always helps his neighbors.
- The young lad has grown into a fine athlete.
- Some lad came by and delivered our groceries.
- That lad over there has been trouble since he arrived in town.
- The kindly old lad offered us shelter from the storm.
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Meaning 2
A male child (a familiar term of address to a boy).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- How are you doing today, lad?
- What's the matter, lad, don't you feel well?
- The lad had always dreamed of becoming a scientist.
- Come and help me, lad, I need an extra pair of hands.
- The old man smiled warmly at the young lad.