A word that americans use to address each other. Particularly stoners, surfers and skaters.

1) The Universal Prounoun
2) Adj - expression of emphasis, amazement, or awe

1) n. a name for anyone (stereotypically used by male surfters/skaters but now accepted by any race, sex, religion, and wealth)
2) n. something that's just so awesomly cool, amazingly kick ass
3) ?. a way to start a conversation
4) replacing "um" or "like" in any sentence

'dude' is a universal word, used in every possible corner of the globe, in every possible situation

1) Originally, “dude” meant a stuck up person who dressed overly well. It first emerged in the year 1883 in England.

2) Later it was used in the old west to mean a city person who moved to the west without actually know what he was doing. Synonymous with “city-slicker”

3) Later, in California, the term changed from these insults to a term meaning any male, human or otherwise. Sometimes it is used in reference to tom-girls. Now, it is often used for emphasis as well.

A word that is established in a Californians mental dictionary at a very young age.

A nickname for a person you don't know

A word that expresses alarm, shock, anger, or happiness

A word added on to a sentence to prove a point

A word used to convey sympathy

A brilliant word that has infinite definitions and meanings. The user can say it in almost any situation and still make sense