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GreekGod
12-07-2007, 11:35 AM
cowabunga

1954, Amer.Eng., from exclamation of surprise and anger by Chief Thunderthud in "The Howdy Doody Show," 1950s children's TV show; used by surfers 1960s as a shout of triumph, and spread worldwide 1990 by use in the TV cartoon "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles."...or,

...an exclamation of delight or satisfaction

Bluerauder
12-07-2007, 11:43 AM
It's Howdy Doody time. :D

Just checkin' in from the Peanut Gallery. :D

MERCMAN
12-07-2007, 11:45 AM
kow-a-bunga--DUDE

magindat
12-07-2007, 12:05 PM
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</td> <td colspan="2"> A word that americans use to address each other. Particularly stoners, surfers and skaters.
dude, i'm like......dude
by Foyf (http://www.urbandictionary.com/author.php?author=Foyf) Jan 28, 2003 email it (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29)

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</td> <td colspan="2"> 1) The Universal Prounoun
2) Adj - expression of emphasis, amazement, or awe
1) What's up Dude?

2) Duuude!
by Shaggy (http://www.urbandictionary.com/author.php?author=Shaggy) May 31, 2003 email it (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29)

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</td> <td colspan="2"> 1) n. a name for anyone (stereotypically used by male surfters/skaters but now accepted by any race, sex, religion, and wealth)
2) n. something that's just so awesomly cool, amazingly kick ass
3) ?. a way to start a conversation
4) replacing "um" or "like" in any sentence
1) Dude, that guy is soo sexy!
2) Omg! That teacher was so stoned, me and Hil were both like "Duuuude."
3) Dude you have no idea!
4) And then...dude...dude...dude , **** I forgot.
by maddy (http://www.urbandictionary.com/author.php?author=maddy) Jan 14, 2004 email it (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29)

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</td> <td colspan="2"> 'dude' is a universal word, used in every possible corner of the globe, in every possible situation
1.I aced my exam. Dude!
2.Dude, what the hell?
3.You took my last skittle! Dude..
4.My mom just died. Dude....
by DooKiecaRot (http://www.urbandictionary.com/author.php?author=DooKiecaRot) Sep 27, 2003 email it (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29)

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</td> <td colspan="2"> A word that is established in a Californians mental dictionary at a very young age.

A nickname for a person you don't know

A word that expresses alarm, shock, anger, or happiness

A word added on to a sentence to prove a point

A word used to convey sympathy
Cali Dad: Come one baby, say DAD D-A-D
Cali Teen1: Let's hit the mall, dude!
Ca li Baby: Dude!!
Cali Dad: **groan**
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Person: Hey.. erm, dude! Yeah the dude over there!
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**gropes random person**
Random Person: DUDE! No!
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Do you know what I mean, dude?
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Guy1: And then she dumped me for my brother!
Guy2: Dude....
by Becca (http://www.urbandictionary.com/author.php?author=Becca) Jan 8, 2005 email it (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29)

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</td> <td colspan="2"> 1) Originally, “dude” meant a stuck up person who dressed overly well. It first emerged in the year 1883 in England.

2) Later it was used in the old west to mean a city person who moved to the west without actually know what he was doing. Synonymous with “city-slicker”

3) Later, in California, the term changed from these insults to a term meaning any male, human or otherwise. Sometimes it is used in reference to tom-girls. Now, it is often used for emphasis as well.
“Look at that rich fellow; what a dude! Do you see the feather in his hat?”

“What’s that dude doing in these parts? I bet he can't even ride a horse!”

“Hey dude, I missed you at the movies the other day!”

“Dude, that's harsh.”
by Dezi (http://www.urbandictionary.com/author.php?author=Dezi) New Orleans Jul 9, 2005 email it (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29)

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</td> <td colspan="2"> A brilliant word that has infinite definitions and meanings. The user can say it in almost any situation and still make sense
Dude1: "Sup dude!"
Dude2: "My cat has rabies"
Dudette: "Duuuhhuude"
Dude1: "Lets go smoke some choop"
by Duuhuude (http://www.urbandictionary.com/author.php?author=Duuhuude) Oct 19, 2004 email it (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29)

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GreekGod
12-07-2007, 12:12 PM
Cowabunga:


Cowabunga (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cowabunga) : Wiktionary [home (http://www.wiktionary.org/), info (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/?d=wkt&qs=cowabunga)]
cowabunga (http://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/cowabunga) : Infoplease Dictionary [home (http://www.infoplease.com/dictionary.html), info (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/?d=ipd&qs=cowabunga)]
cowabunga (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=cowabunga&r=66) : Dictionary.com [home (http://www.dictionary.com/), info (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/?d=ict&qs=cowabunga)]
cowabunga (http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=cowabunga) : Online Etymology Dictionary [home (http://www.etymonline.com/), info (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/?d=ety&qs=cowabunga)]
Cowabunga (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowabunga%21), Cowabunga (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowabunga) : Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia [home (http://www.wikipedia.org/), info (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/?d=wik&qs=cowabunga)]
Cowabunga (http://www.word-detective.com/030299.html#cowabunga) : The Word Detective [home (http://www.word-detective.com/backidx.html), info (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/?d=rdd&qs=cowabunga)]

magindat
12-07-2007, 12:14 PM
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GreekGod
12-07-2007, 12:17 PM
David Letterman said he knew he was getting old when a parking valet called him Dude.

Dudette would be the the feminine :


dudette (http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/DictionaryResults.aspx?refid=5 61537964) : Encarta® World English Dictionary, North American Edition [home (http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/dictionaryhome.aspx), info (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/?d=ewe&qs=dudette)]
Dudette (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dudette) : Wiktionary [home (http://www.wiktionary.org/), info (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/?d=wkt&qs=dudette)]
dudette (http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=dudette&r=66) : Dictionary.com [home (http://www.dictionary.com/), info (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/?d=ict&qs=dudette)]
Dudette (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dudette) : Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia [home (http://www.wikipedia.org/), info (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/?d=wik&qs=dudette)]