dude
The origin and history of dude.
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, likely a clipping of "doodle" as in "Yankee Doodle Dandy"; first recorded in 1883 New York slang for a fussy, overdressed man.
The origin and history of dude.
Of uncertain origin, likely a clipping of "doodle" as in "Yankee Doodle Dandy"; first recorded in 1883 New York slang for a fussy, overdressed man.