nounπShareA man, generally a younger man."So we were at the mall and these two dudes just walk up to us and say "hi"."personhumanagestylecultureChat 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.""Dudes, watch out for that wet floor; it's slippery!" "communicationlanguagewordpersoncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn inexperienced cowboy."The new dudes on the ranch were still learning how to rope cattle. "personjobhistorycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tourist."The little beach town was overrun with dudes during the summer vacation. "personcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA man who is very concerned about his dress and appearance; a dandy, a fop.""He spends hours choosing the perfect outfit each morning; some people consider him one of those self-absorbed dudes." "appearancestylepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo address someone as dude.""Please don't dude me, I'm your professor, not your friend." "languagecommunicationwordcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take a vacation in a dude ranch."Next summer, the family plans to dude at a ranch in Montana. "entertainmentholidayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareUsually followed by up: to dress up, to wear smart or special clothes."He dudes up for his job interview. "appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
