dutch uncle

Dutch un·cle

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [duhch uhng-kuh l]
- /dʌtʃ ˈʌŋ kəl/
- /dʌtʃ ˈʌŋkl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [duhch uhng-kuh l]
- /dʌtʃ ˈʌŋ kəl/

Definitions of dutch uncle words

noun dutch uncle a person who criticizes or reproves with unsparing severity and frankness. 1
noun dutch uncle Because Dutch is used here to describe someone manifesting the opposite of warm, affectionate, typically avuncular behavior, this term is sometimes perceived as insulting to or by the Dutch. See also Dutch. 1
noun dutch uncle a person who criticizes or reproves frankly and severely 0
noun dutch uncle a person who bluntly and sternly lectures or scolds someone, often with benevolent intent 0
noun dutch uncle One who reproves in a blunt, stern manner intended for the benefit of the recipient. 0

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Origin of dutch uncle

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30

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Parts of speech for Dutch uncle

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dutch uncle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for dutch uncle

noun dutch uncle

monitor — (especially formerly) a student appointed to assist in the conduct of a class or school, as to help take attendance or keep order.
admonish — If you admonish someone, you tell them very seriously that they have done something wrong.

All 2 Synonyms of dutch uncle