lad

an informal word for a boy or young man

लड़का, युवक

Usage

Examples

The commentator said this lad from Ranchi could play for India.

The lad who delivers our newspaper is only sixteen.

Common mistake

Dear Sir, the lad named below has applied for a passport.

Dear Sir, the young man named below has applied for a passport.

Lad is informal; formal letters need young man or boy.

Remember: Lad: a friendly word for a boy.