dudes
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Any group of people, regardless of gender.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dudes” mean?
Any group of people, regardless of gender.
Is “dudes” formal or informal?
dudes is generally slang.