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What is the difference between laddie and lad?

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Lad is a related term of laddie.

Lad is a alternative form of laddie.



As nouns the difference between laddie and lad

is that laddie is a small boy while lad is a boy or young man.

laddie

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (Scottish dialect) a small boy

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    lad

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A boy or young man.
  • (British) A jack the lad; a boyo.
    • I think he reckons he's a bit of a lad.
  • A familiar term of address for a young man.
  • A groom who works with horses (also called stable-lad ).
  • (Ireland) The penis.
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    • Usage notes

    Prevalent in Northern English dialects such as Geordie, Mackem, Scouse and Northumbrian.

    Related terms

    * ladette * laddie * laddish * lass * lassie

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    External links

    * lad] at [http://septicscompanion.com The Septic's Companion: A British Slang Dictionary

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