dude
gb/dˈud/ us/dˈud/
B1
English
~ 8600
srác, csávó, haver, ember, öregem, ranchre látogató városi turista, városi fickó, városi vendég
NOUN
B1
INFORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
[a/an] dude
There’s a dude waiting for you outside the café.
Egy srác vár rád a kávézó előtt.
Some dude just parked his car in our driveway.
Valami csávó épp most parkolt le a kocsijával a felhajtónkon.
He seems like a chill dude to work with.
Who’s that dude in the red jacket talking to Anna?
Three dudes were playing guitar on the beach.
Learner examples
That dude is my older brother.
Az a srác a bátyám.
A tall dude opened the door for me.
Egy magas srác nyitotta ki nekem az ajtót.
I met a cool dude at the party.
Do you know the dude in the blue shirt?
Two dudes were sitting in front of the shop.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "dude" in formal emails, work messages, or when speaking to someone much older or in a high position. In those situations, "man" or "person" is safer, or just use the person’s name or title. Also, some learners think "dude" can only be male; in modern speech it is often used for people of any gender, but some listeners may still feel it sounds male-focused.
Meaning
informal word for a person
Collocations
cool dude
|young dude
|some dude
|this dude
|that dude
Synonyms
guy (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and a bit less slangy than "dude.")
|
man (Neutral and more general; does not carry the casual, youthful tone of "dude.")
Antonyms
woman (Refers to an adult female person, contrasting with the typical male focus of "dude.")
Themes
daily life
|relationships
|youth_culture
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An informal word for a person, usually a man, often a friend or someone like you in age or style.
An informal word for a person, especially a man, often a friend or someone of a similar age.
B1
INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
Dude, [clause]
Dude, you scared me so much just now.
Haver, nagyon rám ijesztettél az előbb.
Dude, what are you doing with my laptop?
Haver, mit csinálsz a laptopommal?
Dude, that movie was amazing.
Dude, seriously, you can’t talk to her like that.
Dude! You almost hit that cyclist.
Learner examples
Dude, look at this photo.
Haver, nézd ezt a fotót.
Dude, that test was so hard.
Haver, az a teszt nagyon nehéz volt.
Dude, why are you so late?
Dude, relax, it’s not a big problem.
Dude, I can’t believe you did that.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "dude" with teachers, bosses, or strangers, which can sound rude or too familiar. It is safest with close friends or people of a similar age who also use slang. Also, avoid repeating it too much in one sentence, which can sound unnatural.
Meaning
exclamation to address or react
Collocations
Dude, listen
|Dude, come on
|Dude, seriously
|Dude, what the hell
|Dude, relax
Synonyms
man (Can be used in a similar way (e.g., "Man, that’s crazy"), but feels slightly less tied to youth slang than "dude.")
|
bro (Very close in tone but more strongly suggests a male friend and a specific "bro culture.")
Antonyms
sir (A polite, formal way to address a man, opposite in tone to the casual, slangy "dude.")
Themes
daily_life
|emotions
|youth_culture
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very informal word you say to a friend to call them, or to show strong feeling like surprise or anger.
Used as an informal exclamation to address someone, get their attention, or express strong emotion such as surprise, annoyance, or disbelief.
C1
3
Usage pattern:
a dude from [place]
In old Western movies, the cowboys laugh at the city dude who can’t ride a horse.
A régi westernfilmekben a cowboyok kinevetik a városi fickót, aki nem tud lovagolni.
The ranch owner joked that the dudes would be sore after their first day in the saddle.
A ranchtulajdonos azzal viccelődött, hogy a városi vendégeknek mindenük fájni fog az első nyeregben töltött nap után.
He felt like a total dude when he showed up in shiny boots at the working ranch.
Learner examples
The cowboys help the dudes on the ranch.
A cowboyok segítenek a városi vendégeknek a ranchon.
The dude does not know how to ride a horse.
A városi turista nem tud lovagolni.
Old films sometimes show a dude from the city on a ranch.
Common mistake:
Learners almost never use this meaning actively; they may see it inside the phrase "dude ranch" and not realize that "dude" here is about a city tourist, not just "guy" or "friend."
Meaning
city tourist on a ranch
Collocations
dude ranch
|eastern dude
|city dude
Synonyms
tourist (General word for a person on holiday; lacks the specific idea of a city visitor on a ranch.)
Antonyms
cowboy (A working ranch hand who is skilled in ranch life, opposite of the inexperienced "dude.")
Themes
travel
|leisure
|daily_life
Definition
A person from the city who goes to a ranch for a vacation and does not really know ranch life. This use is mostly in the phrase "dude ranch."
A person, especially from a city, who visits a ranch as a tourist and is inexperienced with ranch life; now mainly found in set phrases like "dude ranch."
Grammar
Dictionary form
dude
IPA
GB/dˈud/
US/dˈud/
Syllables & stress
dude (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (dude)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: dude
- Plural: dudes
Word family
Forms
dudes
noun
Related words
dudette
noun
Expressions
dude bro
1/dˈud bɹˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
slang
macho, insensitive young man
A slang word for a young man who is very loud, likes to party, and often acts in a selfish or insensitive way.
Examples
- The bar was packed with loud dude bros watching the game.
- She doesn’t want to date another dude bro who only cares about beer and the gym.
dude up
1/dˈud ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
dress in stylish or fancy clothes
To put on smart or stylish clothes, or to make a place look more stylish.
Examples
- He duded himself up in a new suit for the interview.
- They spent the afternoon duding up the living room before the party.
dude, no
1/dˈud | nˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
informal
strongly refuse or disagree
A very informal way to say that you strongly do not agree or do not want something to happen.
Examples
- Dude, no, you can’t text your ex right now.
- Dude, no, that’s a terrible idea.
my dude
1/mˈaɪ dˈud/
fixed phrase
informal
friendly way to address a friend
A very friendly and informal way to call a friend or someone you feel close to.
Examples
- Thanks for helping me move, my dude.
- My dude, you have to hear this song.
dude ranch
1/dˈud ɹˈænt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
vacation ranch for tourists
A ranch where people stay for a holiday and try ranch activities like riding horses, usually for fun, not as real work.
Examples
- They spent their honeymoon at a dude ranch in Arizona.
- They spent a week at a dude ranch in Colorado, riding horses and learning to rope cattle.
- The kids begged their parents to visit a dude ranch for summer vacation.
- For their anniversary, they booked a trip to a dude ranch instead of going to the beach.
- Working at a dude ranch, she leads trail rides for tourists.