Definition of "lad" in English

noun

1. A boy or young man.

2. (British) A hedonistic or irresponsible young man; A Jack the lad.

   • I think he reckons he’s a bit of a lad.
   • Last night I was out drinking with the lads.

3. A familiar term of address for a young man.

   • Come here, lad, and help me shift these boxes.

4. A groom who works with horses.

5. (Ireland, colloquial) The penis.

6. (scambaiting, Internet slang) A scammer.