'tude
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Attitude, especially one of arrogance or hostility; swagger.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Hey. No reason for you to cop a ’tude on me just because she dumped you.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “'tude” mean?
Attitude, especially one of arrogance or hostility; swagger.
Is “'tude” formal or informal?
'tude is generally slang.