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The phrase "going Dutch" probably originates from Dutch etiquette. In the Netherlands, it is not unusual to pay separately when dating. The Dutch were already internationally known as scrooges, and English rivalry with The Netherlands especially during the period of the Anglo-Dutch Wars gave rise to several phrases including Dutch that promote certain negative stereotypes. Examples include Dutch courage, Dutch uncle and Dutch wife. The particular stereotype associated with this usage is the idea of Dutch people as ungregarious and selfish.

In Spain, "going Dutch" is attributed to Catalans, due to a stereotype that they are greedy. A stereotypical non-Catalan Spaniard would compete to invite the group.
In Italy, the expression pagare alla romana can be translated as: "To pay like people of Rome" or "to pay like they do in Rome". It has the same meaning as "going Dutch".
Curiously, in South American countries exist the Spanish phrase pagar a la americana (literally "To pay American style") which refers to a treat attributed to North Americans or Canadians.
Last night I had no money, but fortunately we didn't go Dutch and my friend treated me.
by mimodona September 21, 2006
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Dutch floor polish

Semen, in particular when found inside booths at peep show premises and sex shops.
I wouldn't go into that booth mate- there's Dutch floor polish all over the place.
by tropical September 14, 2010
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Dutch Piss

A euphemism for Heineken beer. It is used by some because of the strong and bitter taste of Heineken and also because it is imported from the Netherlands.
"Say, pour me a glass of that fine imported Dutch Piss."
by UnassumingPencil November 6, 2007
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pass the dutchie

hit song by 80's band Musical Youth (originally by the Mighty Diamonds)
from the phrase pass the "koutchie" or pot pipe
by justcat September 5, 2005
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Dutch Cobra

1. The uncircumcised penis of a European man. 2. An uncircumcised Euro-trash, as mentioned in the horror novel: The Gospel of Bucky Dennis.
1. Look at the cock-hood on that Dutch Cobra.
2. Bet that Dutch Cobra's a smegma factory.
by Jerry Seaver August 20, 2010
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Dutch rider

The action of grabbing your dick then having a partener/friend grabbing your arm and jerking you off.

See also: Double Dutch rider
Dude, check it out! We can do a dutch rider without being gay! We're not touching dicks, other than our own.
by OlivaHessum April 1, 2009
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dutch stovepipe

The act of farting in a Snuggie and putting the sleeve in someone's face for them to smell it.
Jimmy just farted in his snuggie and gave his wife a Dutch Stovepipe.
by chefjiz October 1, 2009
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