Phrase guide

First Laddie

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A man who is the spouse of a sitting president.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, humorous

Examples

  • Clinton suggests 'first laddie' title from UPI
  • The perils of having two presidents in the White House from The Australian
  • Imagining a Clinton White House from New York Magazine

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: First Gentleman, First Guy, First Husband, First Lord, First Man

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

A pun on the term First Lady, with laddie.