Dude: meaning, definitions and examples

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dude

[ d(j)uːd ]

^{Context #1}

informal

A man; a guy; a person, especially a male

Synonyms

bloke, chap, fellow, guy

Examples of usage

Hey dude, what's up?
He's a cool dude.
Dude, check this out!

^{Context #2}

slang

A term of address for any person, regardless of gender

Synonyms

buddy, friend, mate, pal

Examples of usage

Come on, dude, let's go!
Dude, that's awesome!

^{Context #3}

informal

A surfer, skateboarder, or young person who is fashionable and laid-back

Synonyms

hippie, skateboarder, surfer

Examples of usage

The beach was full of dudes catching waves.
He's such a California dude.

Translations

Translations of the word "dude" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cara

🇮🇳 यार

🇩🇪 Kerl

🇮🇩 pria

🇺🇦 чувак

🇵🇱 facet

🇯🇵 男

🇫🇷 mec

🇪🇸 tipo

🇹🇷 adam

🇰🇷 친구

🇸🇦 رجل

🇨🇿 chlap

🇸🇰 chlapík

🇨🇳 伙计

🇸🇮 fant

🇮🇸 gaur

🇰🇿 жігіт

🇬🇪 ბიჭი

🇦🇿 oğlan

🇲🇽 güey

Word origin

The word 'dude' originated in the United States in the late 19th century. Originally used to refer to a dandy, it later evolved to its current meanings, becoming popular in the 20th century, especially in surfer and skateboarder subcultures. Today, 'dude' is widely used in informal contexts and is a versatile term of address for any person.