my lad Definition

lad
noun

1. A boy or youth.

Thesaurus: boy, juvenile, kid, youngster, youth, chap, fellow.
2. colloq
A group of male friends who drink together, go to football matches together, etc on a regular basis.
Form: the lads (usually)
(Brit)
3. Someone who works in a stable, regardless of their age or sex.
(Scots)
4. A boyfriend.

Derivative: laddish

See separate entry.

Idiom: a bit of a lad

colloq
A man who indulges in occasional bouts of heavy drinking, chasing women, etc.

Idiom: my lad

colloq
An endearing or familiar term of address, often used by mothers to their sons.

Idiom: one of the lads

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.

Etymology: 14c.