adj
dutchy
DUHT-shee
adj
1
Spoken in a way that is hard to make out, mumbled or slurred.
"His speech got dutchy after a few drinks."
2
Somewhat resembling Dutch people, culture, or style.
"The bakery had a dutchy feel, with clogs on the shelves and stroopwafels by the register."
How to Use Dutchy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal word meaning either "slurred/mumbled speech" or "a bit Dutch in style."
When to use it
Informal and rare; not a word you'll see in formal writing.
Word Forms
dutchier comparative, more Dutchy comparative, dutchiest superlative, most Dutchy superlative
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