Definitions

1. noun

A place name, primarily found in the West Midlands, England, and in the United States. It may also refer to a person’s surname or a character from a BBC soap opera, ‘Eagle and Child.’

“The town of Dudley in the West Midlands is famous for its Black Country Museum.”

2. proper noun

A place name, specifically referring to a town or a person with the surname.

“Dudley is the name of a main character in the BBC soap opera ‘Eagle and Child’.”

3. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the town of Dudley.

“Dudley’s rich history is a testament to its significance in British culture.”

4. verb

To describe something as dull or uninteresting.

“The comedian’s jokes were so boring that the audience started to dudley.”