noun
laddie
LA-dee
Laddie (noun) means a young boy, used affectionately or informally, especially in Scottish English. Example: “The old shepherd called out, "Come here, laddie!”
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A young boy, used affectionately or informally, especially in Scottish English.
"The old shepherd called out, "Come here, laddie!""
How to use laddie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA friendly, informal word for a young boy, especially common in Scotland.
When to use it
Informal and affectionate, strongly associated with Scottish speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- laddies
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The old shepherd called out, "Come here, _____!"
Etymology
From "lad" plus the diminutive suffix "-ie."
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What does “laddie” mean?
The word “laddie” means a young boy, used affectionately or informally, especially in Scottish English. In plain terms, a friendly, informal word for a young boy, especially common in Scotland.
How do you pronounce “laddie”?
“Laddie” is pronounced LA-dee (/ˈlædi/ in IPA).
How do you use “laddie” in a sentence?
Here is “laddie” used in a sentence: “The old shepherd called out, "Come here, laddie!".”
What part of speech is “laddie”?
“Laddie” is a noun.
