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Doughboy Definition & Meaning

doughboy
noun
  1. an American infantryman in World War I
  2. a rounded lump of dough that is deep-fried and served as hot bread; "the doughboy was a predecessor of the doughnut"

"Doughboy" in song lyrics

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  • "Just call me Doughboy"
    Down/Kilo f/ Snoop Dogg — The G Way (Alternate Version)
  • "I poke yo tummy like Doughboy"
    Field Mob — Can't Stop Us
  • "fw.fw.pillsbury popp'nfresh doughboy"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does doughboy mean?
an American infantryman in World War I a rounded lump of dough that is deep-fried and served as hot bread; "the doughboy was a predecessor of the doughnut"
What part of speech is doughboy?
Doughboy is a noun.
How many definitions does doughboy have?
Doughboy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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