0Hi,02br 02br 00I see 'gal' more as the opposite of 'guy'.02br 02br 00For 'dude', perhaps the female would be 'chick' or 'babe'? 02br 02br 00Interestingly, 'babe' can also be used as a term of endearment for both male and female. If anyone remembers, Sonny and Cher sang, to each other, "I got you, babe".02br 02br 00B
0"Dudette" usually has "humorous" overtones. 02br 02br 00The speaker often gives a little laugh, after saying it. (Everyone else just smiles wanly.)02br 02br 00MrP0-