Where does 'Dude' actually originate?Not the country,the meaning.?

Answer 1

there is a rumour that it means a camel's foreskin but im not sure if its true

Answer 2

There is no definitive origin of the word dude. There is recent scholarship that explains the origin of the word as Irish. The Compact Oxford Dictionary suggests it comes from a German dialect word meaning 'fool'. The Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang cites an 1877 reference in an unpublished private letter of the painter and sculptor known for Western themes, Frederick Remington: "Don't send me any more women or any more dudes," he told a correspondent who was sending him sketches. "Dude" first appeared in print in 1878. The word made the rounds of New York City slang of ca 1883, referring to a fastidiously sharp dresser, affecting sophistication. This is what the late 18th century British would have referred to as a "dandy", which brings us to the compelling theory that "dude" was actually derived from the "Doodle" of the song "Yankee Doodle".

"Dude" is a slang term usually referring to young men. Scott F. Kiesling, a linguist from the University of Pittsburgh, states in a 2003 scholarly paper published in American Speech that "the term is used mainly in situations in which a speaker takes a stance of solidarity or camaraderie, but crucially in a nonchalant, not-too-enthusiastic manner . The reason young men use this term is precisely that dude indexes this stance of cool solidarity and independance. Such a stance is especially valuable for young men as they navigate cultural discourses of young masculinity, which simultaneously demand masculine solidarity, strict heterosexuality, and non-conformity."

In the 1960s and 1970s, the term "dude" was a popular part of black slang (not to be confused with Ebonics) that was used by both males and females in referring to a male or males. The term was used in some black "ghetto" or "street" novels of that era. "Dude" was frequently used by black characters in 1970s TV shows, which included "Good Times" and "Sanford and Son." In many 1970s black films, the term was often used; for example, in the film "Blacula," the title character was referred to as "the big dude."

Quote from 'The Big Lebowski' (1998) Dir by Joel Coen

The Dude: Let me explain something to you. Um, I am not "Mr. Lebowski". You're Mr. Lebowski. I'm the Dude. So that's what you call me. You know, that or, uh, His Dudeness, or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.

Answer 3

Contrary to popular belief, the word "dude" is actually an insult. However, as ever the americans have adopted it as a friendly term because they have no sense. Sorry, no sense of irony. It actually means "dunce with attitude". I rest my case.........

Answer 4

Its origin is in the late 19th century, probably coming from the German dialect 'Dude' for fool

Answer 5

Not heard that one before pal, nice 1

Answer 6

It ecktinkt, it was new zealan bird!

Answer 7

how is this a joke or a riddle?