Dude

Pronunciation: /d(j)uːd/

Definitions of dude

noun a slang term for a man or a person, typically used informally in casual settings

Example Sentences

A1 My dude is always there for me when I need help.

A2 Hey dude, do you want to grab some pizza later?

B1 I met a dude at the party who was really funny.

B2 The dude who fixed my car did a great job.

C1 The dude in charge of the project is very experienced.

C2 I saw a dude walking down the street wearing a funny hat.

Examples of dude in a Sentence

formal The young man, who was dressed in a suit and tie, addressed his friend as 'dude' in a casual manner.

informal Dude, did you see that new movie that just came out? It was so good!

slang Yo dude, let's hit up the beach and catch some waves.

figurative Hey dude, don't worry about it, everything will work out in the end.

Grammatical Forms of dude

• past tense: duded
• plural: dudes
• comparative: duder
• superlative: dudest
• present tense: dudes
• future tense: will dude
• perfect tense: have duded
• continuous tense: duding
• singular: dude
• positive degree: dude
• infinitive: to dude
• gerund: duding
• participle: duding

Origin and Evolution of dude

First Known Use: 1883 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'dude' originated in the United States in the late 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a man who was overly concerned with his appearance, the term 'dude' has evolved to become a more casual and colloquial way to address someone, regardless of gender. It is now commonly used as a term of endearment or simply as a way to address a person in a friendly manner.