do the Dutch
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Meaning · English
To commit suicide.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Ellen Carnine fit that heroic profile. It did not jibe with her doing the Dutch.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “do the Dutch” mean?
To commit suicide.
Is “do the Dutch” formal or informal?
do the Dutch is generally dated, slang.