Synonyms for

Lads

Verb / lædz / Another word for lads — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a group of young men or boys

Synonyms & similar words

blighter laddie lad feller bloke cuss cub sonny sonnyboy fella fellow gent chap boys fellas guys dudes chaps youths mates buddies pals friends companions associates cronies homies peers colleagues teammates classmates schoolmates

Synonyms by register

Informal

guys boys fellows chaps mates

Literary

youths youngsters

Antonyms

adults women girls elders seniors

Common collocations

  • good lads
  • young lads
  • lads and lasses
  • lads from
  • our lads
  • the lads
  • lads of the village

Word family

noun lad

Usage note

Primarily used in British English to refer to young boys or men. Can also be used affectionately or inclusively for a group of men or boys.

Example sentences

  1. The lads went fishing on the weekend.
  2. My brother and his lads are going to the movies tonight.
  3. The lads played video games together.
  4. We saw a group of lads walking down the street.
  5. The lads helped each other with their homework.

Quotes

  • 'I'm not a guy who has a lot of, 'I want to go back and play for this team' or 'I want to play for those lads.' - Robbie Keane
  • 'I think there is something about the camaraderie and the craic that the lads have together that people really enjoy seeing.' - Cillian Murphy
  • 'I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.' - Thomas Jefferson (using the word 'lads' to refer to people)

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