Definition

The plural of "dude" that has evolved beyond its masculine origins to become a gender-neutral term for any group of people. While "dude" singular still typically refers to a guy, "dudes" democratically includes everyone in the crew. It's California's greatest linguistic gift to casual English.

Example Usage

Hey dudes, we're heading to the beach—everyone grab your stuff!

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