Dude
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"Dude" is an informal term of address, usually referring to a man or boy. Its usage and meaning have evolved over time. A popular slang term among teenagers.
Use of "dude" in reference to females
Dude, in the prescriptive sense, can refer to both men and women. American Heritage Dictionary recognizes this in its definition dude definition 3.b., that "dudes" can be "persons of either sex," although some people will refer to females as "dudettes"
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