adj

dutchy

DUHT-shee

Dutchy (adj) means Spoken in a way that is hard to make out, mumbled or slurred. Example: “His speech got dutchy after a few drinks.”

adj

Spoken in a way that is hard to make out, mumbled or slurred.

"His speech got dutchy after a few drinks."

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 notes

In 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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Etymology

Possibly Dutch + -y. Compare double Dutch.

Frequently asked questions

What does “dutchy” mean?

The word “dutchy” means spoken in a way that is hard to make out, mumbled or slurred. In plain terms, an informal word meaning either "slurred/mumbled speech" or "a bit Dutch in style.".

How do you pronounce “dutchy”?

“Dutchy” is pronounced DUHT-shee (/ˈdʌt͡ʃi/ in IPA).

How do you use “dutchy” in a sentence?

Here is “dutchy” used in a sentence: “His speech got dutchy after a few drinks.”

What part of speech is “dutchy”?

“Dutchy” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “dutchy” have?

“Dutchy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: spoken in a way that is hard to make out, mumbled or slurred.