dude
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How dude fits the hive
Base Score
1
Before any pangram bonus
Unique Letters
3
D E U
Two-Letter Start
DU
Useful for systematic scans
Ending
DE
Useful for cleanup scans
- 4 letters
- 3 unique letters
- DU start
- DE ending
- repeated letters
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- dude is a four-letter word, so it is worth 1 point when accepted.
- It uses 3 unique letters, so it can fit boards that include d, e, u plus any remaining hive letters.
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- The DE ending makes this a useful pattern check after you try the DU start.
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Pronunciation
Definitions
noun
A man, generally a younger man.
"So we were at the mall and these two dudes just walk up to us and say "hi"."
noun
(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."
noun
An inexperienced cowboy.
noun
A tourist.
noun
A man who is very concerned about his dress and appearance; a dandy, a fop.
verb
To address someone as dude.
verb
To take a vacation in a dude ranch.
verb
Usually followed by up: to dress up, to wear smart or special clothes.
interjection
A term of address, usually for a man, conveying awe, excitement, surprise, etc.
"Dude! You finally called!"
Related Words
Synonyms
- bloke
- chap
- cove
- guy
- dandy
- fop
- masher
- mate