Dutch uncle

/ˈdʌtʃ ˌʌŋkəl/
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Other forms: Dutch uncles

Definitions of Dutch uncle
  1. noun
    a counselor who admonishes frankly and sternly
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    type of:
    counsellor, counselor
    someone who gives advice about problems
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