"new lad" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: new lads [plural]
Etymology: Modeled on New Man, coined by Northern Irish music and photography journalist Sean O'Hagan in 1991. Etymology templates: {{m|en|New Man}} New Man, {{coin|en|Q16733648|in=1991|nobycat=1|nocap=1}} coined by Northern Irish music and photography journalist Sean O'Hagan in 1991 Head templates: {{en-noun}} new lad (plural new lads)
  1. (British) A sexist young man who embraces traditional male attitudes. Tags: British Categories (topical): Male, Masculism, People Synonyms: New Lad Derived forms: new laddish, new laddism Related terms: New Man

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