'tude
EnglishEdit
EtymologyEdit
From attitude, by shortening.
PronunciationEdit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /tjuːd/
- (General American) IPA(key): /tud/
- Rhymes: -uːd
NounEdit
'tude (countable and uncountable, plural 'tudes)
- (slang, US) attitude, especially one of arrogance or hostility; swagger.
- Hey. No reason for you to cop a ‘tude on me just because she dumped you.