noun General Slang

dun

DUN · noun · slang

Term of endearment for a close friend, like 'dude'

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Definitions

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A friend, homie, or 'son'; used to address someone you're close with. Strongly associated with Queens.

“Yo dun, you coming through or what?”
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dun In A Sentence

Yo dun, you coming through or what?

Origin & Usage

NYC, popularized by Queens hip-hop (notably associated with Mobb Deep's Havoc/Prodigy); a variant of 'son' via distinctive local pronunciation.

Variants dunnson

People Also Ask

What does "dun" mean?

It's a term of endearment for a close friend, like "dude" or "son" — someone you're tight with.

Where does "dun" come from?

It's NYC slang popularized by Queens hip-hop, notably associated with Mobb Deep. It's a variant of "son" reflecting a distinctive local pronunciation.

How do you use "dun"?

You use it to address a friend, as in "Yo dun, you coming through or what?"

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