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Dough Definition & Meaning

dough
noun
  1. a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll
  2. informal terms for money

"Dough" in song lyrics

See how dough is used in real songs:

  • "Not a friend, just a foe, yo, I'm out for the dough"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Wise — Lock N Load
  • "Hey yo, you got mad flow, you gon' get dough"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ King Just — This is Hip-Hop
  • "When your mama was a hoe, did she get dough?"
    2 Live Crew — Table Dance

Usage tips for "dough"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dough" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dough to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does dough mean?
a flour mixture stiff enough to knead or roll informal terms for money
What part of speech is dough?
Dough is a noun.
How many definitions does dough have?
Dough has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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