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dutch treat

noun, often capitalized D

Definition of dutch treat

: a meal or other entertainment for which each person pays his or her own way

First Known Use of dutch treat

1887

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dutch treat

adverb, often capitalized D

Definition of dutch treat

: dutch
  • go dutch treat

First Known Use of dutch treat

1942

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