Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Lad
What does it mean?
A boy or young man (informal).
Is it positive or negative?
Neutral to positive.
When do you use it?
When talking about male friends or in expressions like “lad’s night out.”
Examples
Example 1: He’s a good lad—always helps his mates.
Example 2: The lads are watching football tonight.
Question for you
Do you use a similar word for a young man in your language?