laddie

laddie — noun

1. A friendly informal word for a boy or young man, used especially in Scotland and

1.名詞C1
釋義

A friendly informal word for a boy or young man, used especially in Scotland and northern England. It can also be used by an older person when speaking directly to a boy.

例句

Young Hamish is a brave laddie who always helps his grandfather on the farm.

term of endearment in description

The old fisherman smiled at the laddie trying to catch fish from the pier.

同義詞
  • lad

    The standard root form; less regional and more widely understood across the UK.

  • boy

    The neutral, universal term with no regional or informal shading.

  • youngster

    Broader in meaning; can refer to a child of either gender and sounds slightly more formal.

反義詞
  • lassie

    The female counterpart in Scots and Northern English usage.

用法筆記

Primarily used in Scotland and northern England, and in Scottish literature. Not common in American English or in formal writing. Older speakers often use it as a warm, affectionate way to address a boy whose name they do not know.

常見錯誤

❌The laddie is a formal title for a young man.
✅Laddie is an informal word from Scotland for a boy or young man.
💡Laddie is informal and regional, not a formal title.
❌She is a smart laddie.
✅She is a smart lassie.
💡Laddie refers to a male; lassie is the female equivalent.
❌I saw a laddie in New York.
✅I saw a boy in New York.
💡Laddie is not commonly understood in American English; use 'boy' in non-UK contexts.