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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 • 1093 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?

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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.

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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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