laddish Definition
lad
noun
- 1. A boy or youth.
- Thesaurus: boy, juvenile, kid, youngster, youth, chap, fellow.
- A group of male friends who drink together, go to football matches together, etc on a regular basis.
- Form: the lads (usually)
3. Someone who works in a stable, regardless of their age or sex.
(Scots)
4. A boyfriend.
- See separate entry.
- colloq
A man who indulges in occasional bouts of heavy drinking, chasing women, etc.
- colloq
An endearing or familiar term of address, often used by mothers to their sons.
- A person, usually a man who is thought of as fairly ordinary, but who is also good company and willing to join in the fun. N Amer equivalent regular guy.
laddish
adj
- 1. Said of some young males or their behaviour: characterized by loud swaggering arrogance, vulgarity and sometimes aggression, often brought on by excessive drinking.
noun
- See also lager lout.
