dude

noun
UK: /djuːd/
US: /duːd/

  1. A word used to address a man, often a friend.

    1. Hey dude, what's up? [ ] [ ]
    2. My dude, it's so good to see you after all this time. [ ] [ ]

  2. A man, typically a young man.

    1. He's a cool dude. [ ] [ ]
    2. That dude over there is wearing a funny hat. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pal guy man mate friend
dude intransitive-verb

  1. To chill out or relax.

    1. We're just gonna dude at home tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. Let's just dude and watch a movie. [ ] [ ]
dude interjection

  1. A way to express surprise, excitement, or disbelief.

    1. Dude! That was awesome! [ ] [ ]
    2. Dude, I can't believe that just happened. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dude" in English means: A word used to address a man, often a friend., A man, typically a young man..

The phonetic transcription of "dude" is /djuːd/ in British English and /duːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dude": pal, guy, man, mate, friend.

Example usage of "dude": "Hey dude, what's up?". More examples on the page.