Laddie

/ˈlædi/
noun

A young boy or young man, often used in a friendly way.

How are you doing, laddie?
Visual representation of "laddie" - A young boy or young man, often used in a friendly way

Often appears as...

  • young laddie
  • little laddie

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

Used to address a man, regardless of age.

Can I help you, laddie?
Visual representation of "laddie" - Used to address a man, regardless of age

Often appears as...

  • my laddie
  • old laddie

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

A young boy or young man, often used in a friendly way.

How are you doing, laddie?
Visual representation of "laddie" - A young boy or young man, often used in a friendly way

Often appears as...

  • young laddie
  • little laddie

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

Used to address a man, regardless of age.

Can I help you, laddie?
Visual representation of "laddie" - Used to address a man, regardless of age

Often appears as...

  • my laddie
  • old laddie

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "laddie"
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Informal Address

Used among friends or in casual conversation, not for formal settings.

Illustration for Informal Address
You scored the goal, laddie!
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Endearment

Expresses affection or friendliness, usually toward someone younger.

Illustration for Endearment
Come here, laddie, and show me your drawing.
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Cultural Usage

Commonly associated with Scottish or Northern English speakers.

Illustration for Cultural Usage
In Scotland, it's common to hear 'How's it going, laddie?'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Address

Used among friends or in casual conversation, not for formal settings.

Illustration for Informal Address
You scored the goal, laddie!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Endearment

Expresses affection or friendliness, usually toward someone younger.

Illustration for Endearment
Come here, laddie, and show me your drawing.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Usage

Commonly associated with Scottish or Northern English speakers.

Illustration for Cultural Usage
In Scotland, it's common to hear 'How's it going, laddie?'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Address

Used among friends or in casual conversation, not for formal settings.

Illustration for Informal Address
You scored the goal, laddie!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Endearment

Expresses affection or friendliness, usually toward someone younger.

Illustration for Endearment
Come here, laddie, and show me your drawing.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Usage

Commonly associated with Scottish or Northern English speakers.

Illustration for Cultural Usage
In Scotland, it's common to hear 'How's it going, laddie?'
Visual representation of the word "Laddie"

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