Synonyms for

Dudes

Verb / dju:dz / Another word for dudes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dudes is a slang term used to refer to a group of male friends or acquaintances.

Synonyms & similar words

sheik fellow fashionplate dandy swell gallant fop dude clotheshorse buster beau guys buddies mates pals fellas men chums cronies homies amigos compadres associates colleagues acquaintances friends partners cohort companion ally confidant

Synonyms by register

Formal

gentlemen men fellows

Informal

guys blokes lads chaps fellas

Literary

brethren kinsmen

Antonyms

ladies women girls females lasses

Common collocations

  • cool dudes
  • rich dudes
  • young dudes
  • old dudes
  • dude ranch
  • dude perfect
  • dude bros

Word family

noun dude

Usage note

Primarily an informal term for a man or boy. Can also be used as an interjection or to refer to a type of person.

Example sentences

  1. My brother and his dudes are always playing video games together.
  2. I saw a group of dudes hanging out at the park.
  3. Do you want to come meet my dudes?
  4. The dudes went to the beach for the day.
  5. My dudes and I like to go to the movies on the weekends.

Quotes

  • "Dudes like us, we're just the losers who keep waiting to be seen, right?" - John Green
  • "I don't care how hard being together is, nothing is worse than being apart." - Josephine Angelini
  • "Dudes aren't what they used to be." - Anna Kendrick

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