B1nouninformalrelationshipslanguage
US/duːd/
UK/djuːd/
a man or guy; also used to talk to a friend, mostly by young Americans
In context
Dude, you have to try this noodle place, it's amazing.
Some dude at the gym asked if I wanted to train with him.
He's a really chill dude, nothing ever seems to stress him out.
Words that go with dude
adjective + noun
- cool dudeYour cousin seems like a cool dude.
- nice dudeThe new manager is actually a nice dude.
- some dudeSome dude just took my parking spot.
- random dudeA random dude started talking to me on the bus.
noun + preposition
- dude fromThe dude from IT finally fixed my computer.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Dear dude, I am writing to apply for the job.Correct: Dear Mr Smith, I am writing to apply for the job.