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Dude vs Lad - What's the difference?

dude | lad |

As nouns the difference between dude and lad

is that dude is gum or dude can be ripe blackberry while lad is lady.

dude

English

Alternative forms

* dood * dewd * (Internet slang)

Noun

(en noun) (wikipedia dude)
  • (slang) A man.
  • (slang, used in the vocative) A term of address for a man.
    • Relax, dude .
  • (originally) An inexperienced cowboy.
  • (slang) A tourist.
  • (archaic) A dandy, a man who is very concerned about his dress and appearance.

    • Synonyms

    * (man) bloke , chap (dated British), cove (dated British), guy * (term of address for a man) mate (qualifier) * (dandy) dandy, fop, masher * See also

    Derived terms

    * dude-bro * dude ranch * dudine (obsolete), dudess (obsolete), dudette

    Interjection

  • (slang) A term conveying excitement.
    • Dude , I’m glad you finally called.

    Verb

    (dud)
  • to address someone with the term of address

    • References

    External links

    * Essay on the etymology of "Dude" English terms of address ----

    lad

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A boy or young man.
  • (British) A jack the lad; a boyo.
    • I think he reckons he's a bit of a lad.
  • A familiar term of address for a young man.
  • A groom who works with horses (also called stable-lad ).
  • (Ireland) The penis.
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    • Usage notes

    Prevalent in Northern English dialects such as Geordie, Mackem, Scouse and Northumbrian.

    Related terms

    * ladette * laddie * laddish * lass * lassie

    References

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    External links

    * lad] at [http://septicscompanion.com The Septic's Companion: A British Slang Dictionary

    Anagrams

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