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laddie

/ˈlædi/

NOUN

1. A boy or young male child

A young male child or boy, particularly in Scottish and Northern English usage.

1.1. Boys and male children

Used to refer to a young boy or male child, often affectionately or informally, especially in Scottish and Northern English English.

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Examples

  • The Scottish laddie played happily in the village square.
  • The old man fondly remembered the adventures he had as a young laddie.
  • The little laddie proudly showed his parents the drawing he had made.

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1.2. Young men and male youths

Used informally to describe a young man or male youth, particularly in familiar conversation and regional British English.

Synonyms

  • lad
  • young man
  • youth
  • stripling
  • young fellow
  • boyo

Examples

  • The young laddie volunteered to help the villagers repair the fence.
  • A cheerful laddie greeted everyone as they entered the Highland pub.
  • The local laddies gathered to watch the football match.

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NOUN

2. An affectionate or familiar term of address

An informal and often affectionate way of addressing a boy or young man, expressing familiarity, warmth, or friendly encouragement.

2.1. Friendly and affectionate conversation

Used as a familiar form of address when speaking to a boy or young male person, particularly in Scottish and Northern English speech.

Synonyms

Examples

  • Come along, laddie, your family is waiting for you.
  • Well done, laddie! You played a wonderful game today.
  • Listen carefully, laddie, and remember what your grandfather taught you.

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NOUN

3. A male sweetheart

A young man regarded as a sweetheart or romantic companion.

3.1. Romantic affection and relationships

Used in an older or less common sense to refer to a young male sweetheart or beloved young man.

Synonyms

Examples

  • The young laddie was remembered fondly as her first sweetheart.

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