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The term 'dude' indeed had its origins in the 1800s as you pointed out. A popular theory suggests it was shortened from 'doodle', as in 'Yankee Doodle Dandy', referring to a person who puts on airs. The evolution of 'dude' over the centuries is a fascinating study of socioeconomic and …
3 years, 2 months ago on I bet you smarty pantses don't know where 'dude' comes from