dude
/duːd/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
A man, generally a younger man.
2
A term of address for someone, typically a man, particularly when cautioning them or offering advice.
3
A tourist.
4
A birder who has expensive clothing and equipment, but scant knowledge of birds, their fieldmarks, habits, etc.
5
A man who is very concerned about his dress and appearance; a dandy, a fop.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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