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Definition of rudy

rudy

/ˈruːdi/
ru · dy
Plural:rudies
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• noun

1

A young person belonging to a Jamaican or British subculture associated with ska, rocksteady, and reggae music, originally noted for rebellious street style and sharp attire; a rude boy.

Example

"Classic ska songs from the 1960s frequently addressed the lifestyle and streetwise attitude of the local rudy."

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rudiment
rudimentarily
rudimentary
rudy
rue
rueful
ruefully

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-20th-century Jamaican slang as a diminutive clipping of 'rude boy', referring to members of urban youth subcultures associated with ska, rocksteady, and reggae music.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rudy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rudy
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