'tude

noun

ˈtüd How to pronounce 'tude (audio)
ˈtyüd
slang
: a cocky or arrogant attitude

Word History

Etymology

short for attitude

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of 'tude was in 1976

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Cite this Entry

“'tude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/%27tude. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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