Dudley (en. Dudley)

/ˈdʌdli/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A first name used mainly in England.
His name is Dudley, an uncommon first name.
Il s'appelle Dudley, un prénom peu commun.
A popular surname in certain regions.
The Dudley family has a long history in this town.
La famille Dudley a une longue histoire dans cette ville.

Etymology

Dudley comes from Old English, meaning 'the bear's field'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a Dudley
To be a person who stands out due to their unique character.
être un Dudley
to do a Dudley
To act in an unexpected or curious manner.
faire un Dudley

Related Words

dud
An informal term referring to a person perceived as boring.
dud
ley
A term referring to a field or meadow.
ley

Slang Meanings

A clumsy guy.
Look at him, he's acting like a dudley!
Regarde-le, il agit comme un dudley !
A person who tries too hard to be cool.
Stop acting like a dudley, just be yourself!
Arrête d'agir comme un dudley, sois juste toi-même !