Lass

/læs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A girl or young woman.

The lass at the cafe served us the best coffee.

A young girl; a daughter.

She took her lass to the park to play.

A term of endearment for a young woman.

That lass is quite talented in her art.

Scottish, from Middle English 'las', probably of Scandinavian origin.

lassie

A diminutive or affectionate term for a young girl.

lass in distress

A phrase indicating a young woman in need of help.

lass's tale

A narrative that involves the experiences of a girl or young woman.

lad

A boy or young man, typically used in contrast to lass.

lassie

An affectionate term for a young girl.

A term of endearment used informally.

Hey lass, how have you been?

Used colloquially to refer to a young woman in a playful manner.

Look at that lass having a good time!