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How to pronounce “dude

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Pronunciation guide for dude

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of dude with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Chicago Mayoral Candidate>>Rahm Emanuel: Dude, work on your own punch lines. I was workin' on my own okay?
Definition summary
(chiefly US, Canada, colloquial) A man, generally a younger man.

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How to pronounce dude

Chicago Mayoral Candidate

>>Rahm Emanuel: Dude, work on your own punch lines. I was workin' on my own okay?

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “dude

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (chiefly US, Canada, colloquial) A man, generally a younger man.
  • (colloquial, used in the vocative) A term of address for someone, typically a man, particularly when cautioning them or offering advice.
  • (slang) A tourist.
  • (archaic) A man who is very concerned about his dress and appearance; a dandy, a fop.
  • [Interjection]
  • (slang) A term of address, usually for a man, conveying awe, excitement, surprise, annoyance, etc.
  • [Verb]
  • To address someone as dude.
  • To take a vacation in a dude ranch.
  • (US) Usually followed by up: to dress up, to wear smart or special clothes.

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Similar Sounds

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