DUDES Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

dudes

noun

plural of dude

as in bucks

a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance a dude given to sporting expensive suits and flashy jewelry

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as in guys

an adult male human being OK, dude, whatever you say

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Recent Examples of dudes Out in the crowd, two young dudes passed a flask of Jack Daniel’s and guffawed at the sight of Tone jammed in a giant prop bottle labeled FUNKY COLD MEDINA. — Peter Relic, VIBE.com, 14 Nov. 2026 Most are just local dudes with a Santa suit who reliably hit the waves on Christmas morning to entertain their neighbours (and get a surf session in). — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026 And up until the City Girls’ public falling-out, their bread and butter was scamming rich dudes out of their funds. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026 For generations of basketball shoe design, the common belief was that bigger dudes need bigger shoes. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 The data dudes have created their place, and value, in every sport, and percentages direct possessions, matchups and everything else. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026 The whole point of the ad was to get dudes to sign up for a Novig account and start hammering parlays this football season. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 These two dudes hit me in the head and pointed a gun at me with a knife and then took off. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 While Star Wars might be known for laser swords and space wizards, it's always been about weird little dudes doing even weirder things. — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dudes

Noun

Watch any video of bucks fighting, and pay close attention to the moments before the fight.

— Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 10 Nov. 2026
During this time, mature bucks become increasingly active and less cautious to establish dominance within their territory.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of bucks

Noun

Roots attracted the ire of a ton of insecure right-wing bozos, and the fights over which Sherlock guys to ship overheated a lot of Tumblr servers.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Nov. 2026
Although defensive leaders like Uche as well as linebackers Jordyn Brooks and Jacob Rodriguez will be the most vocal guys, there’s still room for him.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of guys

Noun

Females say if, when, how many times, and the males have to really work for it.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
There was a major voter shift away from red to blue by independents, young adults, women, blue-collar workers, farmers, ranchers and Latino males.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of males

Noun

The comedy tells the story of two young gentlemen in London living a double-life.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Eight minutes and 33 seconds into the episode, Damon and Letterman play gentlemen silently crossing the street as the camera pans to the home of George Russell, who’s recovering inside after getting shot at the end of season three.

— Alex Zalben, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2026