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- Dictionaryrude/ruːd/
adjective
- 1. offensively impolite or bad-mannered: "she had been rude to her boss" Similar Opposite
- 2. having a startling abruptness: "the war came as a very rude awakening" Similar
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RUDE definition: 1. not polite; offensive or embarrassing: 2. relating to sex or going to the toilet: 3. sudden…. Learn more.
The meaning of RUDE is being in a rough or unfinished state : crude. How to use rude in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rude.
Rude definition: discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way. See examples of RUDE used in a sentence.
Rude is used to describe words and behaviour that are likely to embarrass or offend people, because they relate to sex or to body functions. [mainly British] Fred keeps cracking rude jokes with the guests. Luke made a rude gesture with his finger. regional note: in AM, usually use dirty.
Rude describes a type of behavior that isn't appropriate and usually isn't very nice, either — like yelling "You stink!" at a children's talent show. Rude refers to bad behavior or just plain bad manners. For example, children are taught to say "please" and "thank you" or they are considered rude.
RUDE definition: 1. behaving in a way that is not polite and upsets people: 2. Rude words or jokes relate to sex or…. Learn more.
connected with sex or the body in a way that people find offensive or embarrassing. a rude gesture. Someone made a rude noise. The joke is too rude to repeat. [only before noun] (formal) sudden, unpleasant and unexpected. Those expecting good news will get a rude shock.