Scotland · noun
lassie
A girl or young woman; sometimes an affectionate term for a woman.
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What lassie means
Lassie is a Scots form related to lass. It commonly refers to a girl or young woman and can also be used affectionately for a woman in familiar speech.
How it is used
Tone and relationship matter. In some contexts it sounds warm or traditional; in others it may feel old-fashioned or overly familiar.
- Part of speech
- noun
- Pronunciation
- /ˈlæsɪ/
- Register
- Familiar Scots and Scottish English.
- Variants
- No common variant listed
Examples
Each example is followed by its intended plain-English meaning.
The wee lassie waved from the gate.
The little girl waved from the gate.
She was a clever lassie.
She was a clever young woman.
What to watch for
Do not assume lassie is appropriate in every formal or professional setting.
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