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dutch uncle

 

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Noun dutch uncle has 1 sense
  1. Dutch uncle - a counselor who admonishes frankly and sternly
    --1 is a kind of
    counselor, counsellor

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Term: Dutch Uncle


Part of Speech: Noun


Sense: 1. A person who gives direct, frank, and honest criticism or advice, often considered as stern or harsh.


Sample Sentence: After failing the exam, John's father acted as a Dutch uncle and gave him some tough love, urging him to study harder next time.


Part of Speech: Noun


Sense: 2. A figure of speech used to describe someone who speaks harshly or bluntly in order to give advice or reprimand.


Sample Sentence: "Let me be your Dutch uncle," she said firmly, "You need to get your act together and start taking responsibility."


Part of Speech: Adjective


Sense: 1. Describing someone or something that gives direct, frank, and honest criticism or advice, often considered as stern or harsh.


Sample Sentence: Her Dutch uncle approach to parenting made her kids respect her and strive for perfection.


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