“The Dude” – The Big Lebowski
Jamie Reidy lists the informal names men call one another.
It’s always embarrassing to forget somebody’s name. But at least guys have a way to cover: by subbing in a nickname for the actually one.
Here’s the list of the ones that friends of mine use. (I’d never forget somebody’s name.)
Dude (duh)
Brother (alternatively: brotha, bro & bra)
Chief
Ace
Stud
Guy (French pronunciation, i.e rhymes with “me.” Actually, only my best friend says this.)
Bud
Player or Playa
Big Man
Killer
Amigo
Did I miss any? What do you call your friends?