LADS

[plural] [noun] [UK and ANZ] [informal]Esp. a man might use the lads to refer to the group of men that he spends time with socially, esp. those with whom he drinks alcohol in pubs or plays sport with.I'm having a night out with the lads tonight.You'll always find Ian in some bar with his mates - he's one of the lads all right (= certainly a typical member of this group).The lads played some great football this afternoon.