Tommy answers his cell phone and the speaker says, “What’s up dude?” This tells us that Tommy is talking to one of his male friends. Dude is at least two centuries old, and has taken on several different meanings. Originally it was used to represent a well dressed man, and later it was used to represent a railroad worker. It is currently used as slang to represent a friend or partner. Dude can be used to denote different feelings such as irritation, surprise, and excitement. An example of irritation would be Ravi sitting on the couch and Dale walks by and steps on Ravi’s foot. Ravi jumps up and says “Dude, watch where you’re walking!” An example of surprise or excitement would be Ginger getting off a plane in Arizona, and seeing her longtime friend unexpectedly. Ginger ran towards him exclaiming “Dude, I haven’t seen you forever!” These are a few examples of how to use the word Dude in current English slang.
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ReplyDeleteHELLLOOO, my name is Anishka. I am from Slovakia. Before I have read this I did not know what "DUDE" ment. I have watched Chich and chong movies a lot and always questioned why they say "dude" all the time. Now I am able to strike up a conversation with my compainions and use american slang. Maybe it I can be a trend starter he in slovakia. Okay Dudes, Have a good night!
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ReplyDeleteCool, dude. :) But next time remember that all you have to do is go in and edit the old post; you don't have to create a new one.
ReplyDeleteThis one looks a little better =) Being that I am not from here, it flows a lot better and is easier for me to read.
ReplyDeleteKim from Japan here again. I wasn't sure exactly what people meant when they used "dude" towards their other friends. I have heard it used many times. You say this is mostly a term used towards male friends, but I have heard it used for ladies as well, is this okay as well?
ReplyDeleteHey, this is Bob from Ethiopia. I hear this word all over the place! I know what friends means and I'm glad you clarify that "dude" is pretty much the same thing. I heard something about dude ranches too. What is that all about? Next time my roommate comes home after a party and pees in the corner I am going to say "Dude, quit doing that."
ReplyDeleteHello All, Jim here from England. Now I understand all those silly American commercials, and Dude, Where's My Car? I like Ashton Kutcher, but I couldn't understand a word of that bloody movie. Unfortunately I don't think i'll be able to incorporate these words into my vocabulary. People will probably think i'm insulting them. I'm off to go queue up for the underground.
ReplyDeleteChinese Jackie Chan again. Chris Tucker and I have been friends for so long and dude has been a word I have heard a lot. Your definition reinforced what I thought the word dude meant. I will now use my newly acquired information and call up all my actor friends saying "Hey dude, this is Jackie Chan". Thank you so much!
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