vent — meaning in English

English meaning

• dude noun (informal) A man, especially a young man.
• guy noun A man or boy; an informal word for a male person.

Senses

vent is used for these senses in English:

• dude (colloquial, used in the vocative) A term of address for someone, typically a man, particularly when cautioning them or offering advice.
• guy (informal, term of address) Buster, Mack, fella, bud, man.

dude — full definition

1. noun (informal) A man, especially a young man.
2. intj (informal) An exclamation of surprise, excitement, or annoyance.

guy — full definition

1. noun A man or boy; an informal word for a male person.
2. noun In the plural, an informal way to address a group of people regardless of gender.
3. noun A rope or cable used to steady or secure a structure such as a mast or tent.

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