Lass
What does it mean?
Lass is the northern British and Scottish equivalent of "girl" or "young woman." While "lad" is used everywhere, "lass" is a strong marker of regional identity in places like Manchester, Newcastle, or Edinburgh. It's a friendly, warm term that adds a bit of regional character to your speech and is part of the rich tapestry of British dialects.
REAL ENGLISH.
Is it positive or negative?
Positive or neutral.
When do you use it?
Used casually in friendly British speech, especially in Scotland and the North of England.
Examples
Example 1: She's a lovely lass from Leeds.
Example 2: That lass won the singing contest!
Question for you
Do you know any regional words for a young woman?
Try saying your answer aloud, using the expression.
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