doughy

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the consistency or appearance of raw dough.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with doughy
moehly , goley , toeily , oily

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Variants

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doughier , doughiest , doughy

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Etymology

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The word 'doughy' originates from the Old English word 'dough', which referred to a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'doughy' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In some parts of Europe, it is traditional to make dough figures for religious or celebratory occasions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bread: Doughy is a key ingredient in making bread.

2. Pastry: Doughy is used in making pastries as well.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'doughy' has been used to describe characters who are overweight or clumsy, such as the character Joe Gargan in James Joyce's 'Ulysses'. In art, sculptures of doughy figures have been created to represent the human form in a raw and unrefined state.

How to Memorize "doughy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bowl of doughy mixture with your hands in it, feeling the texture and consistency.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'doughy' with the texture and appearance of raw dough.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Doughy is like a bowl of raw dough' to remember the meaning.

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