adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Like a stereotypical Jack the lad: boorish, reckless, inclined to binge drinking, etc. British

   "[…] versions of a laddish or protest heterosexual masculinity […]"

Synonyms

All synonyms

blokeishblokeishladlikeladsy

Example

More examples

"The laddish youths left the pub singing football chants."

Etymology

From lad + -ish.

Related phrases

binge drinkingjack lad

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