lad

• Существительное, обозначающее мальчика или молодого человека, часто используемое неформально или как фамильярное обращение.

A noun referring to a boy or young man, often used informally or as a familiar term of address.

1. Boy or young manA2informalbritish

   A boy or young male person.

   Мальчик или молодой человек

   • He's a bright young lad with a lot of potential.
   • The lads are going to the football match tonight.
   • A group of lads were playing in the park.

   Synonymsboyschoolboystriplingyoungsteryouth

2. Familiar term of addressA2informalbritish

   A friendly or informal way to address a boy or young man.

   Дружеское обращение

   • Come on, lad, you can do better than that.
   • Don't worry, lad, everything will be alright.
   • Well done, lad, you passed the test.

   Synonymsboybuddychapdudefellowguymatepal