Lass

/læs/
noun

A young girl or woman.

She's a kind-hearted lass willing to help anyone in need.
Visual representation of "lass" - A young girl or woman

Often appears as...

  • bonnie lass
  • young lass

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

A sweetheart or girlfriend.

He was seen last night at the pub with a new lass on his arm.
Visual representation of "lass" - A sweetheart or girlfriend

Often appears as...

  • his lass
  • my lass

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

noun

A young girl or woman.

She's a kind-hearted lass willing to help anyone in need.
Visual representation of "lass" - A young girl or woman

Often appears as...

  • bonnie lass
  • young lass

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

noun

A sweetheart or girlfriend.

He was seen last night at the pub with a new lass on his arm.
Visual representation of "lass" - A sweetheart or girlfriend

Often appears as...

  • his lass
  • my lass

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "lass"
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Affectionate Tone

Use 'lass' to add a friendly, affectionate tone when addressing a young woman.

Illustration for Affectionate Tone
Don't worry, lass, we'll sort it out.
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Cultural Nuance

'Lass' is especially common in Scotland and Northern England, reflecting local culture.

Illustration for Cultural Nuance
No lass from these parts would say no to a ceilidh.
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Endearment

Sometimes 'lass' is a term of endearment for a young woman, showing fondness.

Illustration for Endearment
You did a grand job, lass!
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Affectionate Tone

Use 'lass' to add a friendly, affectionate tone when addressing a young woman.

Illustration for Affectionate Tone
Don't worry, lass, we'll sort it out.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Nuance

'Lass' is especially common in Scotland and Northern England, reflecting local culture.

Illustration for Cultural Nuance
No lass from these parts would say no to a ceilidh.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Endearment

Sometimes 'lass' is a term of endearment for a young woman, showing fondness.

Illustration for Endearment
You did a grand job, lass!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Affectionate Tone

Use 'lass' to add a friendly, affectionate tone when addressing a young woman.

Illustration for Affectionate Tone
Don't worry, lass, we'll sort it out.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Nuance

'Lass' is especially common in Scotland and Northern England, reflecting local culture.

Illustration for Cultural Nuance
No lass from these parts would say no to a ceilidh.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Endearment

Sometimes 'lass' is a term of endearment for a young woman, showing fondness.

Illustration for Endearment
You did a grand job, lass!
Visual representation of the word "Lass"

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delectable strawberries ah lass a juicy orange and pear as well did it also have an apple and cherry yes fair maiden Kiwis and ripe melons too but not a vegetable in sight

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Quote examples

Jo Cox

British Politician

Going to Cambridge was a bit of a culture shock, I was a working class lass from Batley who hadn't been anywhere apart from the odd holiday on the Costa Del Sol.
Portrait of Jo Cox

Quote examples

Craig Revel Horwood

Australian Dancer

Buying my new house in the country wasn't about showing off or being something I'm not, like Madonna when she turned into the country lass with her tweeds on.
Portrait of Craig Revel Horwood

Quote examples

Perrie Edwards

English Singer

I will never change. In years to come, I'll still be that Geordie lass walking round South Shields with a battered Mars Bar!
Portrait of Perrie Edwards

Quote examples

Maureen O'Hara

Irish Actress

I dainty little lass I wasn't. I looked twice my age until I turned 10 or 11.
Portrait of Maureen O'Hara

Quote examples

Jill Ellis

British Coach

I was a Pompey lass - I can't say I supported Pompey all the time.
Portrait of Jill Ellis

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Jill Ellis

British Coach

I have been a Man United lass since I was seven.
Portrait of Jill Ellis

Quote examples

Erin Andrews

American Journalist

Yes, I am an Irish lass through and through.
Portrait of Erin Andrews

Quote examples

Jo Cox

British Politician

Going to Cambridge was a bit of a culture shock, I was a working class lass from Batley who hadn't been anywhere apart from the odd holiday on the Costa Del Sol.
Portrait of Jo Cox

Quote examples

Craig Revel Horwood

Australian Dancer

Buying my new house in the country wasn't about showing off or being something I'm not, like Madonna when she turned into the country lass with her tweeds on.
Portrait of Craig Revel Horwood

Quote examples

Perrie Edwards

English Singer

I will never change. In years to come, I'll still be that Geordie lass walking round South Shields with a battered Mars Bar!
Portrait of Perrie Edwards

Quote examples

Maureen O'Hara

Irish Actress

I dainty little lass I wasn't. I looked twice my age until I turned 10 or 11.
Portrait of Maureen O'Hara

Quote examples

Jill Ellis

British Coach

I was a Pompey lass - I can't say I supported Pompey all the time.
Portrait of Jill Ellis

Quote examples

Jill Ellis

British Coach

I have been a Man United lass since I was seven.
Portrait of Jill Ellis

Quote examples

Erin Andrews

American Journalist

Yes, I am an Irish lass through and through.
Portrait of Erin Andrews
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