The term 'dudes' is a slang word used to refer to a group of people, usually male. It can be broken down into several synonyms, such as 'FELLERS' (7 letters), 'FOPS' (4 letters), 'FELLAS' (6 letters), 'HES' (3 letters), 'MEN' (3 letters), 'beaux' (5 letters), 'GUYS' (4 letters), and 'bros' (4 letters). Each of these words has a slightly different connotation, but all refer to the same group of people. 'FELLERS' is an old-fashioned term for MEN, while 'FOPS' refers to MEN who are overly concerned with their appearance. 'FELLAS' is a more casual term for MEN, while 'HES' is a gender-neutral term. 'MEN' is a more formal term, and 'beaux' is a French term for MEN. 'GUYS' is a more informal term, and 'bros' is a slang term for close friends.