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Writingtosms Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Can Dude refer to a female?

Hi

I am a female, and a friend of mine has recently started referring to me as "Dude". I find it odd and strange, but before informing him that the word "Dude" refers to males, I wanted to check here to see if I am mistaken.


Thank you

  

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writingtosms the word "Dude" refers to males Correct. 99999% of the time. I've heard 'dude' applied to a female maybe once in my life.

— CalifJim

  • writingtosms the word "Dude" refers to males Correct.
  • 99999% of the time.
  • I've heard 'dude' applied to a female maybe once in my life.
  • I strongly recommend against it.
  • I would never use 'dude' that way.
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writingtosmsthe word "Dude" refers to males

Correct. 99.99999% of the time.

I've heard 'dude' applied to a female maybe once in my life. I strongly recommend against it. I would never use 'dude' that way.

CJ

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