Lad

n.

Heard in Leitrim, Cork, Carlow, Kerry and Roscommon

A common vocative placed at the end of a statement, usually addressing the person being spoken to.

In use

Would ya quit lad...sure I know right well lad.

Posh English

Would you cease that behaviour old chap, for indeed I am well aware.

Same phrase, other counties

  • LawdLad. Used when addressing either sex. Commonly appended to the end of a statement…
  • All rite ladA friendly greeting, roughly equivalent to "alright there, lad".
  • Bite the butt of this ladLeave me alone. I am no longer enjoying your company, with "lad" referring to the male…
  • Little shit of a ladA small lad.
  • Well lad?An expression of greeting. Well can be used on its own or with other words such as…
  • There ladA common Carlow filler, especially in Graigue, used when stating one's intention to do…