as in boy
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
not all the laddies in Scotland wear kilts, you know!
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Noun
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His nephew-in-law, Lovick P. Miles Jr., a lad home for the Christmas holidays, was with us.—
Nash Buckingham,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025 -
But for his young lead Williams, who plays Spike, a young lad living with his mother (Comer) and father (Taylor-Johnson) in a small island community of survivors, the entire experience was a first.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The presence of a 37-year-old who brought the tenacity of a champion to the lineup and the joy of a kid to the dressing room.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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My kids officially gained a new best friend, and he's gained a whole new life.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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“Laddie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laddie. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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