Talk:Cinder Fall/@comment-32354841-20180225054819/@comment-4010415-20180227233834

Language evolves, though, and "dude" is no longer meant in such a way, nor is it meant to be derogatory or offensive in any way. It's just an informal way to refer to someone and can also be used as an exclaimation that refers to no one in particular.

"What's up, bro/girlfriend/pal/dude?"

"Dude/girl/man, what happened?"

"Dude/wow/whoa!"

"That's what I'm talking about, my friend/dude/(etc)!"