DUDE
/d(j)uːd/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, interjection
Definition of DUDE
A man, generally a younger man.
"So we were at the mall and these two dudes just walk up to us and say "hi"."
(used in the vocative) A term of address for someone, typically a man, particularly when cautioning him or offering him advice.
"Dude, I'd be careful around the principal; he's having a bad day."
An inexperienced cowboy.
To address someone as dude.
To take a vacation in a dude ranch.
Usually followed by up: to dress up, to wear smart or special clothes.
A term of address, usually for a man, conveying awe, excitement, surprise, etc.
"Dude! You finally called!"
Examples of DUDE in a Sentence
- "So we were at the mall and these two dudes just walk up to us and say "hi"."
- "Dude, I'd be careful around the principal; he's having a bad day."
- "Dude! You finally called!"
Word Details
Is DUDE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DUDE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DUDE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DUDE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | u | d | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DUDE
4 words from the letters in DUDE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DUDE in Word Games
DUDE is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DUDE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DUDE to find 4 additional valid words.