Meaning of the word dude in English

What does dude mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dude

US /duːd/

UK /duːd/

a man; a guy (informal)

Example:

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Hey, dude, what's up?

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That dude over there is really tall.

Synonym:

guy man fellow chap bloke

to dress up or adorn oneself (often in a showy way)

Example:

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He likes to dude himself up for parties.

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They were all duded up in their best suits.

Synonym:

dress up primp spruce up gussy up

used as an exclamation to express surprise, agreement, or emphasis

Example:

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Dude, that was an amazing shot!

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Oh, dude, I totally forgot about that!

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