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The person you imagine someone to be. (noun or Title, i.e., "Mr.") We all make assumptions about people we know and may even assume that they are angry with us; but when we confront them about it, they have no idea what we're talking about. We've been having a conversation with their "duende." (From the Spanish word for "elf.")
Duende Todd told me that he didn't like SciFi films, so I never asked Todd to go to see one. Weeks ago, he wasn't feeling well when we watched one, so I interpretted that as him not liking SciFi at all. I apparently was only speaking with his duende. He really enjoys SciFi.
duende by Joe Casserly November 18, 2007
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spanish for midget but slang for a very attractive and short girl most likely shorter than 5'3"
Hey look at that girl up the street, tell me she aint a duende
duende by doggboyy3237 May 2, 2011
a girl whos kinda hot in a dirty way and after a few beers. hot but then again ugly but not quite grim.
that girl over there is a total duende.
duende by sunshine daydream September 7, 2005
Funi little duende man duendito
Me:look jobel funi duende man

Jobel: piss pant.
Duende by Whatisproblemgren May 1, 2023

Duende Boy 

The brightest or main star in a constellation. Having the highest rank of its sex in a dominance hierarchy. Being the most prominent, talented, or aggressive person in a group.
He was the Duende Boy in the team, at the end of the game.

duende joven

A really mediocre rapper, usually cannot accept the truth and is a "normie".

Uses soundcloud once in a while, had one hit that was deleted along with the fame
Shut up, you're starting to sound like duende joven.
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