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Dutch Uncle meaning in English

Meaning of Dutch Uncle in English

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Dutch Uncle

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Noun

1. dutch uncle

a counselor who admonishes frankly and sternly

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Dutch Uncle

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noun
informal
a person who criticizes or reproves frankly and severely

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Dutch Uncle

see synonyms of dutch uncle
Informal
a person who bluntly and sternly lectures or scolds someone, often with benevolent intent

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Dutch Uncle

see synonyms of dutch uncle
n.
A stern, candid critic or adviser.

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