The Evolution of the Word ‘Dude’ is Pretty Rad, Dude [Video]

Dudes have come a long way.

You may know a lot of dudes, but do you know where the word “dude” came from?

Find out the evolution of the word dude by watching the video below. Surprisingly, the word has been around since the 1880s, and was originally used to describe hipster-like posers who lived in New York. Obviously, the word has come a long way. Watch the dude-a-rific video below.

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Abbie Stutzer

Writer, editor, and owner of Ginchy!, a freelance writing and editing company, and home funeral hub. Adores smart sex ed, sustainable ag, spooky history, women's health, feminism, horror, wine, and sci-fi.