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DUDE vs mate

Both 'dude' and 'mate' are informal terms used to address a friend or acquaintance. The choice between them depends on regional preferences and personal style. Both are correct and commonly used in casual conversations.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 1065 views

DUDE

The term 'dude' is an informal way to address a friend or person. It is commonly used in casual conversations.

You can use 'dude' to address a friend or acquaintance in a casual setting.

Examples:

  • Hey dude, what's up?
  • Dude, did you see that movie?
  • Boy: I WAS SO - I TOLD YOU, DUDE.
  • DUDE, THE SECOND GROUP'S CAUGHT UP.
  • AND JUST AS THE DUDE FINISHES CHANGING THE TIRE, WE ROLL UP.
  • Or some Olympic water polo dude.
  • Like that dude, building manager's son.
  • Nocomprende, but that dude looks intense.
  • EYES ON THE DEMOGRAPHIC PRIZE, DUDE.
  • DUDE, THE UNION WAS CRAZY.
  • DUDE, I LIKED DARCY FROM THE HARDWARE STORE.
  • DUDE, IS THAT EDDIE LATEKKA CROSSING OOAD AND GOING TO THE DOOF?
  • 'CAUSE... SERIOUSLY, DUDE, YOU NEED TO LIGHTEN UP.
  • "This is it, DUDE" he said.
  • "What are you looking at, DUDE?"
  • DUDE, BOXING IS SO TWENTIETH CENTURY.
  • DUDE, I CAN'T LEAVE ROSALEE ALONE, NOT WITH WHAT'S GOING ON.
  • DUDE, LIKE, HOW MANY DIFFERENT THINGS DO WE HAVE TO WRITE CHECKS FOR?
  • DUDE, YOU NEED TO QUIT SAYING THAT, ALL RIGHT?
  • AND I OWE IT ALL TO YOU, DUDE.
  • SO I TRIED TO DO THE SCENE AND ABOUT HALFWAY THROUGH IT HE'S LIKE, "DUDE, YOU'RE DOING IT IN AN ACCENT NOW." I'M LIKE, "I'M NOT!"
  • Those are really original, dude.

Alternatives:

  • buddy
  • pal
  • man
  • bro

mate

The term 'mate' is an informal way to address a friend or person, commonly used in British English and Australian English.

You can use 'mate' to address a friend or acquaintance in a casual setting, especially in British English and Australian English.

Examples:

  • Hey mate, how's it going?
  • Mate, let's grab a drink.
  • Contact lenses aren't for continuous use, mate.
  • Your mate was beaten to death.
  • Talk to my old ship mate.
  • Art from our ability to discern an attractive mate.
  • Decorate your body to attract a mate.
  • Corporal Leblanc spoke with his barracks mate.
  • Bellick assigned me a new cell mate.
  • My mate Stuart Taylor recommended you.
  • Jungle drums are beating, mate.
  • Your face is next, mate.
  • Appointments finished a while ago, mate.
  • Mick and Woody suggested their mate from Hull, Trevor Bolder.
  • I'm an entrepreneur now, mate.
  • His IQ is higher than yours, mate.
  • (Moaning stops) The guilt, mate.
  • You need to stand up for yourself, mate.
  • [snarls] Better look behind you, mate.
  • You need a new centre-half, mate.
  • Well, do yourself a favour, mate.
  • We're in this together, mate.

Alternatives:

  • buddy
  • pal
  • friend
  • chum

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