English · Slang Attested

mad lad

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Meaning · English

A male who engages in unusual and/or dangerous behavior, typically in a light-hearted manner.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một người đàn ông tham gia vào hành vi không bình thường và/hoặc nguy hiểm, thường theo cách nhẹ nhàng

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Near-synonym: madcap

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mad lad” mean?

A male who engages in unusual and/or dangerous behavior, typically in a light-hearted manner.

Is “mad lad” formal or informal?

mad lad is generally slang.

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