The difference between Dude and Masher
When used as nouns, dude means a man, generally a younger man, whereas masher means one who, or that which, mashes.
Dude is also verb with the meaning: to address someone as dude.
check bellow for the other definitions of Dude and Masher
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Dude as a noun (chiefly, US, colloquial):
A man, generally a younger man.
Examples:
"So we were at the mall and these two dudes just walk up to us and say "hi"."
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Dude as a noun (colloquial, used in the vocative):
Examples:
"'Dude, I'd be careful around the principal; he's having a bad day."
"Watch it, dude; you almost knocked me over."
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Dude as a noun:
An inexperienced cowboy.
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Dude as a noun (slang):
A tourist.
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Dude as a noun (archaic):
A man who is very concerned about his dress and appearance; a dandy, a fop.
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Dude as a verb:
To address someone as dude.
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Dude as a verb:
To take a vacation in a dude ranch.
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Dude as a verb (US):
Usually followed by : to dress up, to wear smart or special clothes.
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Masher as a noun:
One who, or that which, mashes.
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Masher as a noun (brewing):
A machine for making mash.
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Masher as a noun:
a man who makes often unwelcome advances to women
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Masher as a noun:
a fashionable man, a dandy, a fop
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Masher as a noun (rare):
A man who molests women, as in a subway.