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dude

Pronunciation: /d(j)uːd/

informal, chiefly North American
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Definition of dude

noun

  • a man; a guy (often as a form of address):hey dude, what’s up? if some dude smacked me, I’d smack him back
  • a stylish and confident person:cool dudes
  • dated a dandy.

verb

[no object] (dude up)
  • dress up elaborately:my brother was all duded up in silver and burgundy

Derivatives

dudish

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century (denoting a dandy): probably from German dialect Dude 'fool'

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