(Scotland) A lad (especially a hard-drinking young man in an urban environment).
(Scotland) A lad (especially a hard-drinking young man in an urban environment).
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(chiefly, Scotland) A homeless drunk.
(British, slang) An irresponsible young man, seeking personal pleasure and gratification without any regard to responsibilities; a rogue.
A Scottish and Northumbrian term of address or reference for a young boy or male, often affectionate. It is the diminutive of 'lad' and signals informality and warmth. The word is strongly associated with Scottish speech and can sound patronizing when used by non-Scots or in formal contexts, but within its register it is simply a fond way to address a young man.
(Scotland, Northumbria) A small boy.
(Scotland, northern England) A common or violent urban youth.