Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

i'm a dutchman

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.06 in modern English

Syllables: i'm a -dutch-man
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

Statement said after describing or hearing something obviously false, or as an impossible alternative to something that is sure to happen.

British usage; Humorous

Example Sentences

"This is going to mean a gold watch and a week's outing at Southend with full pay for both of us or I'm a Dutchman."

Etymology

Likely dates to the 17th century Anglo-Dutch wars, along with other uncomplimentary terms for the Dutch.

Usage

British usage
Humorous

Phrases

Dutch courage double Dutch

Frequently Paired Words

Dutch courage double Dutch

Questions

What does i'm a dutchman mean?: Statement said after describing or hearing something obviously false, or as an impossible alternative to something that is sure to happen.
Where does i'm a dutchman come from?: Likely dates to the 17th century Anglo-Dutch wars, along with other uncomplimentary terms for the Dutch.

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