Dutch act

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Meaning · English

Suicide.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tự sát

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Was she depressed enough to do the Dutch act?

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 “Dutch act” mean?

Suicide.

Is “Dutch act” formal or informal?

Dutch act is generally slang.

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