dude
Translation
mate, bloke, chap, guy
Examples
Hey dude, what's up?
Hey mate, what's up?
That dude over there is my friend.
That bloke over there is my friend.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) (as a term of address) a man or boy Hey dude, what's up?
((sb.)) (as a reference) a man That dude is my brother.
Similar Words
Synonyms: guy, man, bro, fellow; British English equivalents: mate, bloke, chap
Etymology
Late 19th century, originally denoting a man with exaggerated fashion. Origin is uncertain, possibly from German 'Dud' (fool) or related to 'duds' (clothes).
Memory Tips
Picture surfers on a California beach greeting each other with 'Hey, dude!'. It's a very informal, friendly term of address for a man.