Rude Definition

rude
adjective
  1. socially incorrect in behavior; "resentment flared at such an unmannered intrusion"
  2. (of persons) lacking in refinement or grace
  3. lacking civility or good manners; "want nothing from you but to get away from your uncivil tongue"- Willa Cather
  4. (used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes; "natural yogurt"; "natural produce"; "raw wool"; "raw sugar"; "bales of rude cotton"
  5. belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness; "the crude weapons and rude agricultural implements of early man"; "primitive movies of the 1890s"; "primitive living conditions in the Appalachian mountains"

"Rude" in song lyrics

See how rude is used in real songs:

  • "Wasn't trying to be rude"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — And If
  • "And all my girlfriends are black, and they act rude"
    69 Boyz — Survival of Da Fittest
  • "and I ain't trying to be rude"
    69 Boyz f/ JT Money — 2 A.M. (Watcha Doin'?)

Usage tips for "rude"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "rude" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for rude to find words that pair well.

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