Dutch Uncle Definition
noun
A stern, candid critic or adviser.
American Heritage
A person who bluntly and sternly lectures or scolds someone, often with benevolent intent.
Webster's New World
One who reproves in a blunt, stern manner intended for the benefit of the recipient.
Wiktionary
Alternative form of dutch uncle.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Dutch Uncle
Noun
Singular:
Dutch uncle
Plural:
dutch-uncles
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