rude

Meanings

• Adjective

  Behaving in a way that is offensive by ignoring normal rules of courtesy.

  - "His rude behavior made the guests uncomfortable."
  - "She was taken aback by his rude comment."
  - "The rude driver cut in front of other cars."

• Adjective

  Lacking politeness or good manners.

  - "The children were rude to their elders."
  - "His rude response to the question was unexpected."
  - "She found his rudeness unacceptable."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹud/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ill-mannered , uncouth , adult , blue , primitive

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rude
mude , crude , pude , imude

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Variants

List of all variants of rude that leads to same result
rude , rudely , ruder , rudest , rude awakening , in for a rude shock , rude shock , in rude health

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Forms

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ruder, rudest

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English hrōd, meaning 'strong, famous, noble.' The modern meaning developed in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in some cultures, burping after a meal is considered a sign of politeness and not rude?

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Related Concepts

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1. Impoliteness: A behavior or act that goes against social norms and is considered offensive or disrespectful.

2. Courtesy: Polite and considerate behavior towards others.

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Culture

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In literature, 'rude' has been used to describe characters who are unrefined or uncultured. In music, the term 'rudeboy' refers to a subculture in Jamaica known for their dance moves and rebellious attitude.

How to Memorize "rude"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone not smiling or making eye contact, or someone interrupting others or speaking loudly in a crowded room.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rude' with the feeling of discomfort or unease when someone behaves in an offensive way.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym R-U-D-E to remember the meaning: R-ude, U-nderestimate, D-isrespect, E-ngage in offensive behavior.

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