nounπShareA man, generally a younger man."So we were at the mall and these two dudes just walk up to us and say "hi"."personhumanagecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(used in the vocative) A term of address for someone, typically a man, particularly when cautioning him or offering him advice."Dude, be careful crossing the street; there's a lot of traffic. "languagecommunicationpersonstylecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn inexperienced cowboy."The new dude on the ranch was still learning how to rope calves. "culturepersonstylehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tourist."The new dude from Japan is taking pictures of the school building. "personcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA man who is very concerned about his dress and appearance; a dandy, a fop."The new dude in the office carefully chose his tie and suit every morning. "appearancestylepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo address someone as dude.""Please don't dude me; I'm your teacher, not your friend." "languagecommunicationcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take a vacation in a dude ranch."My cousin is duing at a dude ranch this summer. "entertainmentholidayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareUsually followed by up: to dress up, to wear smart or special clothes."My brother is duded up for the school dance tonight. "appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShareA term of address, usually for a man, conveying awe, excitement, surprise, etc."Dude! You finally called!"languagecommunicationwordlinguisticscultureexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
