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You’ve been chatting or texting with a girl and she suddenly calls you “dude.” What does it mean? Were you just friend-zoned or is there still a chance? There are a lot of reasons why a girl might call you “dude.” It might mean she views you as a friend, or it may mean that she’s really comfortable around you. It could even be her way of checking if you’re into her! For a run-down of all the possible reasons why a girl might called you “dude,” keep reading.

Things You Should Know

  • Notice who else she calls "dude." Some girls just use "dude" as part of their regular vocabulary.
  • "Dude" could be a subtle way of letting you know that she just sees you as a friend.
  • On the other hand, if she is flirty with you in other ways, "dude" could also mean that she is into you and is testing the waters to see how you'll react.
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She calls everyone she knows dude.

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She views you as a friend.

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  1. A girl calling you “dude” doesn’t necessarily mean you’re in the friend zone, but it could be a sign she doesn’t want anything romantic. Pay close attention to if she calls other people “dude” or if it’s just you. If it’s just you she says it to, then she may be trying to politely point out she’s not interested.[2]
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She feels comfortable around you.

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  1. If she tells you all of her secrets or asks you for your advice, she’s probably using “dude” in an endearing way. She’s probably letting you know that she wants a platonic relationship with you, but there’s still a chance that it could develop into something more.[4]
    • If you’re feeling confused about her feelings, be straightforward and ask what she meant when she called you dude. You could say something like, “When you call me ‘dude,’ what do you mean by it?”[5]
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She wants to see if you’re into her.

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She feels upset or emotional.

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  1. If you’ve gotten into a fight or did something to make her mad, “dude” may be a signal that she’s still feeling sour about it. Listen to her tone when she calls you “dude” and think if there’s anything that you might have done to make her upset. If you can think of a reason, then it’s probably why she started saying it.
    • She might use “dude” as a reaction right away when something makes her mad. She could say or text something like, “Dude, seriously?” right when her mood shifts.
    • Reach out and ask if she’s mad about anything and what you can do to help. Hopefully, you can get some clarity and apologize if you need to.

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This article was co-authored by David Kornel Z and by wikiHow staff writer, Hunter Rising. David Kornel Z is a Dating Coach for NYC Wingwoman LLC, a relationship coaching service based in New York City. 'NYC Wingwoman' offers matchmaking, wingwoman services, 1-on-1 Coaching, and intensive weekend bootcamps. Coming from a bilingual family, David has always been fascinated by communication and relationships. He speaks five languages and runs a language and communication coaching and tutoring business in Europe. This article has been viewed 98,105 times.
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