noun
ese
EH-say
Ese (noun) means an informal, chiefly Mexican-American term of address for a man, roughly equivalent to "dude" or "man.". Example: “What's up, ese?" he called out to his friend across the street.”
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An informal, chiefly Mexican-American term of address for a man, roughly equivalent to "dude" or "man."
""What's up, ese?" he called out to his friend across the street."
How to use ese
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual way of addressing a man, similar to "dude" or "man," used in some Mexican-American communities.
When to use it
Informal slang, mostly used in speech among friends — not appropriate in formal writing.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish ése, literally "that one."
Synonyms
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What does “ese” mean?
The word “ese” means an informal, chiefly Mexican-American term of address for a man, roughly equivalent to "dude" or "man.". In plain terms, a casual way of addressing a man, similar to "dude" or "man," used in some Mexican-American communities.
How do you pronounce “ese”?
“Ese” is pronounced EH-say (/ˈɛˌseɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ese” in a sentence?
Here is “ese” used in a sentence: “"What's up, ese?" he called out to his friend across the street.”
What part of speech is “ese”?
“Ese” is a noun.
Where does the word “ese” come from?
The word “ese” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Mexican Spanish ése, literally "that one.".
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