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doughy

English

Etymology

From dough +? -y.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?d???i/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /?do?i/
  • Rhymes: -??i

Adjective

doughy (comparative doughier, superlative doughiest)

  1. Having the characteristics of dough especially in appearance or consistency: as
    1. pale and flabby
    2. soft and heavy

Translations

Noun

doughy (plural doughies)

  1. (slang, archaic) A baker.
    • 1873, The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Review (page 698)
      The manufactory of sugar is generally in German hands. An attempt has, I believe, been made by Parisian “doughies” to establish a footing in London; []

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toughy

English

Noun

toughy (plural toughies)

  1. Alternative form of toughie

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