dude
doodnoun
SlangDifficulty 1 of 3: Widely known
Definition
A casual term of address, used for people of any gender, and a filler while the speaker thinks.
In simple English: A friendly word for a person; also a pause word.
Examples
Dude, you have to try this taco.
I was talking to this dude on the train.
Usage notes
Came out of surf culture and is now one of the most widely recognized Californianisms in the world. Safe in casual speech; odd in a job interview.
At a glance
- Track
- Slang
- Region
- Statewide
- Part of speech
- noun