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{{wiktionary|dude}}
'''"Dude''' is a [[slang]] term usually referring to young men. Contrary, a "dude" is a slang word for a camel's penis. a dude is also a slang word for a bull testacle. 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."
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