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Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word dude, which can mean a man who dresses well, a city dweller, or a casual term of address. See examples of dude in sentences and phrases from various sources.
Dude is American slang for an individual, typically male. From the 1870s to the 1960s, dude primarily meant a male person who dressed in an extremely fashionable manner (a dandy ) or a conspicuous citified person who was visiting a rural location, a "city slicker".
Dude is a slang greeting term between men, meaning "guy" or "man." For example: "Dude! So, like, what's up?" It's been popularized by movies and TV shows, and has a distinctive whiff of American West Coast hippie culture to it.
[ as form of address] Dude, where were you last night? Jason was one cool dude. (Definition of dude from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
a man excessively concerned with his clothes, grooming, and manners. (a general term of address used to a man, woman, or group). a person reared in a large city. Western U.S. an urban Easterner who vacations on a ranch.
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Find out the meaning and usage of the word dude, as well as its synonyms and antonyms. Learn how to say dude in different contexts and languages, and play word games and quizzes.
Check pronunciation: dude. Definition of dude noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
