If you describe someone as laddish, you mean that they behave in a way that people think is typical of young men, for example by being rough and noisy, drinking a lot of alcohol, and having a bad attitude towards women.
[disapproval]
Their manager is unconcerned at the laddish image and the drinking that goes withit.
laddishnessuncountable noun
laddish in British English
(ˈlædɪʃ)
adjective
informal, usually derogatory
characteristic of male adolescents or young men, esp by being rowdy, macho, or immature
laddish behaviour
Derived forms
laddishness (ˈladdishˌness)
noun
Examples of 'laddish' in a sentence
laddish
There is a canny innocence about it that is either very funny or grimly laddish.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
She is horrified by the laddish banter.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We both have a laddish sense of humour.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Mainly because he got to showcase his typical laddish sense of humour.
The Sun (2014)
It is up to all of us to try to stamp out this laddish culture.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
A fondness for laddish banter bonds the odd couple.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
During that time, she saw it all and was on the receiving end of endless passes and laddish behaviour.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
A laddish culture is rife in many universities, and cuts across all social classes.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
According to industry sources, laddish banter is par for the course and important meetings are often held in the pub rather than the boardroom.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
She gives him a few pointers, telling him to stop shaking his leg, tone down the laddish banter and to talk more about their shared interests.