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lads

NOUN

young man

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fellow schoolboy youngster

STRONG

boy buddy child guy half-pint juvenile kid runt son stripling youth

Antonyms

STRONG

adult girl

WEAK

man

Example Sentences

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"They're just working-class lads, going on this truly incredible adventure."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Time and again the duo are described as having similar traits to their dad, including, simply, "being really good lads".

From BBC • May 31, 2026

"I'm optimistic that this group of lads can bring success," he said.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

"We are fuming. All the lads are livid," said England midfielder Rice.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The sentiment, if not the response to it, was echoed by lads all over the country.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz