Dude is a derived term of dudette.

As nouns the difference between dudette and dude

is that dudette is the female equivalent of dude (in the slang senses) while dude is a man.

As an interjection dude is

a term conveying excitement.

As a verb dude is

to address someone with the term of address dude

dudette

English

Noun

(en noun)

(slang, often humorous) The female equivalent of dude (in the slang senses).

Anagrams

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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 ----