dudes

dudes · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of dude; men or boys (informal).

  2. 2.

    People in general (informal, often used in direct address).

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the dudes — A group of men or friends
  • •
    cool dudes — Stylish or admirable men

Related words

See also: dude, fellows, guys
Synonyms: buddies, fellows, guys, men

Etymology

Plural of dude, American slang from the 1880s, origin uncertain.