dude
noun
a man excessively concerned with his clothes, grooming, and manners.
dudes
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pluralof dude.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Two streetwear-dripped-out dudes on the patio of Verve Coffee nearly spit out their matchas on a recent Monday afternoon in West Hollywood, when the singer-songwriter Lacy walked up to order an iced tea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Trump and Sean “Diddy” Combs have been known acquaintances for years—or whatever it’s called when two rich and famous dudes in entertainment are often invited to the same charity events, galas, and afterparties.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
Referring to the synthetic soldier, Justine Moore, an AI-focused partner at Silicon Valley investor Andreessen Horowitz, wrote on X: "I'm genuinely floored by how many dudes are following influencers that are clearly AI."
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
A low-loader, some traffic cones and "the sort of dudes who can set up a Metallica concert in 24 hours" - this was all Banksy needed to install his latest artwork in central London.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
So I was surprised to see a bunch of dudes standing around him on the court.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
