likely lad en · NOUN
Meanings
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(UK, colloquial) A young man who shows potential.
And meanwhile at the station, there's a couple of likely lads Who swear like how's your father, and they're very cool for cats.
1979, “Cool for Cats”, Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook (music), performed by Squeeze:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| likely lads | Number=Plur | lexicographic |