dudes
word · lemma: dude
/ˈdjudz/
doodz
/djˈuːdz/
dyoodz
Definition
An informal way to refer to men or boys. In casual speech, it can also be used to address a group of people, sometimes including women, depending on context.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and common in spoken American English. Singular 'dude' is often used for one person; plural 'dudes' refers to several people. It can sound friendly, relaxed, or slightly surprised depending on tone, as in 'You guys' or 'Come on, dudes'. Not ideal in formal situations.
Spanish: tipos - chicosPortuguese (BR): caras - rapazesPortuguese (PT): tipos - rapazesChinese (Simplified): 家伙们 - 哥们Chinese (Traditional): 傢伙們 - 哥兒們Hindi: लड़के - यार लोगArabic: شباب - رفاقBengali: দোস্তরা - ছেলেরা (আড্ডার ভাষা)Russian: чуваки - парниJapanese: やつら - みんな（カジュアル）Vietnamese: mấy anh - mấy ông - mấy bạn (thân mật)Korean: 친구들 - 녀석들 (비격식적)Turkish: adamlar - dostlarUrdu: دوستوں - لڑکے (غیررسمی)Indonesian: cowok-cowok - teman-teman (gaul)
Example Sentences
You dudes need to calm down.
natural
Those dudes are my classmates.
basic
The dudes at the table are waiting for food.
basic
Hi, dudes!
basic
Who are those dudes hanging out by your car?
natural
Thanks, dudes — you really helped me out.
natural