When someone refers to “Going Dutch,” they are referring to the act of individuals in an eating or drinking situation paying for their part of the bill instead of the check being paid for by one person. This idea originated in Europe due to a more relaxed culture around dating and relationships.

What does the term Dutch mean?

Dutch means relating to or belonging to the Netherlands, or to its people, language, or culture. Dutch is the language spoken in the Netherlands.

What does going Dutch mean slang?

to “go Dutch” or to have a “Dutch treat” is to eat out with each person paying for their own bill, possibly from a stereotype of Dutch frugality. to speak “double Dutch” is to speak gibberish or incomprehensibly, i.e. to not be understood by the English.