laddie
/ˈlædi/
noun
- A young boy or young man, often used affectionately or informally.
- The old fisherman smiled at the laddie helping him untangle the nets.
- Come on, laddie, it's time to get ready for school.
- That laddie over there just won the junior chess tournament.
- A term of address for a male, especially in Scottish or Northern English dialect, conveying familiarity or endearment.
- Och, laddie, you've grown so tall since I last saw you!
- Don't worry, laddie, we'll find your lost dog.
- Listen, laddie, you need to be more careful crossing the street.