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Should I use "man" to only male?

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Rebecca

Yes, you should use only "man" when speaking casually to a male friend or acquaintance. Alternatively, you can use "dude" or "bro" with similar effect. Ex: Thanks for the beer, man. Ex: Hey man, thanks for lending me your car today.

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