Specifically said in the Shropshire, particularly more rural areas.
A shortened form of "Ok lad" ... usually used as a mockery of the Shropshire border accent who are known to put a particular emphasis on the "aaaa" sound and, so much so that the "d" seems absent.
It is used by many Salopians as a mockery of the border accent because it is
seen as
lazy and supposedly misses out sounds.
Locals all over Shropshire commonly use the term "lad" as an affectionate term for a friend.. The term is, stranely, multi-
gender and can be said to
girls.
Note: A Salopian would never say "alright lad?" to a
girl, but they would probably say "alright laaa?"
Example:
Salopian Sixth Former 1: "I'
m going to be late for Biology, can you tell
Sarah?
Salopian Sixth Former 2: "K laaaa."