Doughboy

Pronunciation: /doʊbɔɪ/

Definitions of doughboy

noun a small figure made of dough, often used in baking or cooking

Example Sentences

A1 The doughboy rolled out the dough for the cookies.

A2 The doughboy kneaded the bread dough until it was smooth and elastic.

B1 The doughboy is responsible for mixing and shaping the dough in the bakery.

B2 The doughboy demonstrated his skill by creating intricate designs with the dough.

C1 The experienced doughboy can accurately estimate the rising time for different types of dough.

C2 The renowned doughboy is known for his innovative techniques in dough preparation.

Examples of doughboy in a Sentence

formal The doughboy was a popular mascot used by the Pillsbury Company.

informal My grandma always calls me her little doughboy because I love baking.

slang Hey, doughboy, pass me the flour for the cookies.

figurative He may look tough on the outside, but deep down he's just a doughboy.

Grammatical Forms of doughboy

• past tense: doughboyed
• plural: doughboys
• comparative: more doughboy
• superlative: most doughboy
• present tense: doughboys
• future tense: will doughboy
• perfect tense: have doughboyed
• continuous tense: is doughboying
• singular: doughboy
• positive degree: doughboy
• infinitive: to doughboy
• gerund: doughboying
• participle: doughboyed

Origin and Evolution of doughboy

First Known Use: 1917 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'doughboy' originated during World War I to refer to American infantrymen due to their uniform's color resembling the color of uncooked dough.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'doughboy' has come to be used more broadly to refer to any American soldier, not just those from World War I. The original association with World War I infantrymen has somewhat faded, and the term is now more commonly used in a nostalgic or historical context.