Schmad lad

n.

Heard in Dublin

A young man who dresses and attempts to behave like a scoundrel but lacks authenticity.

There was a load of schmad lads drinking there

Posh English

There was a considerable gathering of pretentious young rogues consuming alcohol there.

Related terms

• 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…
• A big lad when he's out, like an ass's toolSomeone who acts the big man or tries to look important when out in public.
• Aul ladOne's father or an older man of acquaintance.