dude

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/duːd/]

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1. dude (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A man, generally a younger man.

Example: So we were at the mall and these two dudes just walk up to us and say "hi".

2. dude (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A term of address for someone, often but not exclusively a man, particularly when hailing, cautioning them or offering advice.

Example: Hey, dude, how's it going?

3. dude (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A tourist.

Example: Dudes are at least as entertaining as cows, even when they don't mean to be. A cow can’t voice that honestly curious question that turns a poor cowboy into a laughing fool the way a dude can. Probably nothing in the world can move a cowboy more than a newborn calf's clean, good looks and actions, unless it’s the look of awe on a little dude’s face the first time it sees a cowboy on a horse.

4. dude (intj) — sense 4

Definition: A term of address, usually for a man, conveying awe, excitement, surprise, annoyance, etc.

Example: Dude! You finally called!

5. dude (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To address someone as dude.

Example: "Where you been, Mac? I missed you! Dude—I mean, man," she corrects hastily, with a gamine grin, before I can make good on a threat I made in what feels like another lifetime that I would call her by her full name if she ever "duded" me again. […] Oh, yes, she's upset. She just unapologetically "duded" me.

6. dude (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To take a vacation in a dude ranch.

Example: The Old Hearst Ranch […] is one of the West's largest and most elaborate dude ranches and includes over 500 acres of woodland trails. There's "dudeing" with all the trimmings, excellent food and rooms at the lodge or individual cabanas.

7. dude (verb) — sense 7

Definition: Usually followed by up: to dress up, to wear smart or special clothes.

Example: Buford Tannen: Especially not some duded-up egg-sucking piece of gutter trash!

No relations.

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