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dude

/d(j)uːd/ /duːd/

Meanings
noun
A man, generally a younger man.

Examples :

"So we were at the mall and these two dudes just walk up to us and say "hi"."
person human age culture

Related Words

Illustration cautioning

cautioning verb

/ˈkɔʃənɪŋ/ /ˈkɔʃnɪŋ/

To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.

"The lifeguard was cautioning swimmers about the strong current. "

Illustration vocative

vocative noun

/ˈvɒkətɪv/ /ˈvɑkətɪv/

(grammar) The vocative case

"The teacher explained that "Mom," in the sentence "Mom, can you help me?" is an example of the vocative. "

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration excitement

excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

Illustration appearance

appearance noun

/əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/

The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

Illustration offering

offering verb

/ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration concerned

concerned verb

/kənˈsɜːnd/ /kənˈsɝnd/

To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

"The upcoming election concerns the future of our city. "

Illustration typically

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration inexperienced

inexperienced adjective

/ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/

Not experienced; lacking knowledge or experience; green.

"The inexperienced intern made a few mistakes, but he was eager to learn. "

Illustration conveying

conveying verb

/kənˈveɪɪŋ/

To move (something) from one place to another.

"Air conveys sound. Water is conveyed through the pipe."

Illustration generally

generally adverb

/d͡ʒɛn.əɹ.ə.li/

Popularly or widely.

"It is generally known that the Earth is round."