laddie

noun

lad·​die ˈla-dē How to pronounce laddie (audio)
Synonyms of laddienext
: a young lad

Examples of laddie in a Sentence

not all the laddies in Scotland wear kilts, you know!
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Daddy loves his laddie to the moon and back! Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of laddie was in 1546

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“Laddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laddie. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

laddie

noun
lad·​die ˈlad-ē How to pronounce laddie (audio)
: a young lad
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