lads
/lædz/
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Meaning · English
A group of friends, regardless of gender. Often the lads.
Noun
Examples
Me and the lads have had a meeting in the bar and decided it's first-class family entertainment.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lads” mean?
A group of friends, regardless of gender. Often the lads.
Is “lads” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.