Dutch boy

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Meaning · English

A man who desires the company of lesbians.

Register: humorous, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The only clique that I felt even slightly at home with was a group of dykes in my dorm; maybe I'm just a closet dutch boy, but they were about ten times as interesting as anyone else around […].

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 boy” mean?

A man who desires the company of lesbians.

Is “Dutch boy” formal or informal?

Dutch boy is generally humorous, slang.