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lads

noun

plural of lad

as in boys

a male person who has not yet reached adulthood fond of telling tall tales of the days when he was just a lad

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an adult male human being pass me another beer—will you, lad?

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Recent Examples of lads How do two middle-class lads in ratty threads, who might very well have both been played by Robert Pattinson, fast-track an appointment with Jesus? — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026 Just as Annette Badland teased to Deadline, Mae’s shares come in clutch from beyond the grave at the Bi-Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, only attended by the three lads from the pub. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 There's a multitude of Gucci wearers in the world, spanning bratty aristocrats, the new bourgeois, and lads buying outlet merchandise. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 26 Sep. 2026 Kyle Walker and even some of the foreign lads were taking the p***. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 About how many pounds of fish do each of these strapping, 1,100-lb lads eat per day? — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026 This intensive five-day retreat welcomes only America’s dudes, bros, lads, sons and fathers. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 June 2026 Aussie Rules lads are almost clothed enough to enter a convenience store. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 The unanimous rave reviews convinced him this wasn’t just about his head being turned by four pretty lads, one in particular. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026

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Noun

Republicans tried to use fear tactics (boys playing in girls sports, a burgeoning socialist/communist movement) on issues that most of us are against, not the real issues that concern Americans.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026
Granison and teammate Asher Smith helped Wellington’s boys finish a school-best fourth at state last year before transferring to Jupiter, along with girls’ standout Veronica Metz.

— Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of boys

Noun

Two kids inside a Detroit home during a fire late Saturday morning were evacuated from the residence by firefighters, according to the city's fire department.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Set the scene Set right on Seven Mile Beach, the sprawling Ritz-Carlton property is a playground for global jetsetters, families with older kids, and even celebrated chefs during the hotel’s annual Cayman Cookout.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of kids

Noun

Median lifespan fell by roughly 11% in females and 13% in males.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
According to the Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office, the helicopter went down as the occupants, who have only been identified as three adult males, were taking photos of boats near Bill Baggs State Park off Key Biscayne.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of males

Noun

Police say about 100 teenagers had gathered at a home on Carlton Road in West Babylon for a house party.

— Digital Producer, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
Since the ban went live, multiple studies, including by Australian regulator the eSafety Commissioner, have found that most of the country’s teenagers under the cutoff age continue to use social media.

— Reuters, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of teenagers

Noun

Eight minutes and 33 seconds into the episode, Damon and Letterman play gentlemen silently crossing the street as the camera pans to the home of George Russell, who’s recovering inside after getting shot at the end of season three.

— Alex Zalben, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026
But the lively gentlemen at the urinals were already licking their lips in anticipation.

— Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of gentlemen

Noun

Most are just local dudes with a Santa suit who reliably hit the waves on Christmas morning to entertain their neighbours (and get a surf session in).

— Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
And up until the City Girls’ public falling-out, their bread and butter was scamming rich dudes out of their funds.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026

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