dude

A man, especially a young man.

• A dude waved at us.
• I met a friendly dude at the concert.
• Those dudes live next door.

Similar words: guy, man

Common phrases: some dude, cool dude, young dude, that dude

A friendly way to speak directly to someone, usually a man.

• Hey, dude, come sit here.
• Be careful, dude; the floor is wet.
• Thanks, dude, you saved me a lot of work.

Similar words: mate, buddy, pal

Common phrases: hey dude, thanks dude, listen dude

Used when speaking to someone to express surprise, excitement, or annoyance.

• Dude! That was amazing!
• Dude, you nearly broke my phone!
• Dude! I can’t believe we won!

Similar words: mate

Common phrases: dude seriously, dude stop, dude wow

To put on smart or special clothes, or dress someone in them.

• We decided to dude up for the dance.
• She duded him up in a fancy suit.
• He was all duded up for the wedding.

How to use it: dude someone up (They duded him up for the celebration.)

Similar words: dress up

Common phrases: dude up, dude someone up