Originally, 'dude' referred to the hair at the base of a horse's tail. In the late 1800's, horse ranches became known as "dude ranches". And therefore, the men who worked on a "dude ranch" became known as "dudes".
by DarkLotus September 20, 2005
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Get the dude mug.1. n. Male human
2. pron. Term of endearment as friend, chum, pal, brother.
3. interj. Exclaiming profound emotion.
2. pron. Term of endearment as friend, chum, pal, brother.
3. interj. Exclaiming profound emotion.
1. Butler: I'm sorry sir, who is it you are reffering to?
Eddie Murphy: The dude in the other car. That dude right there!
2. What is up, dude?
3. You won a million dollars?? DUDE!
Eddie Murphy: The dude in the other car. That dude right there!
2. What is up, dude?
3. You won a million dollars?? DUDE!
by Joe January 4, 2005
Get the dude mug.An Africaans word for 'shit', or perhaps it was spelled dood.
Do not call someone 'dude' in South Africa.
Do not call someone 'dude' in South Africa.
by Cliff Whitty June 21, 2006
Get the dude mug.Traditionally a dude is a dandy, a man who dresses flashily. But now its slang that means a male compadre.
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