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doughball

/ˈdoʊˌbɔːl/
dough · ball
Plural:doughballs
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doughball Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small rounded portion of bread or pastry dough prepared for baking, frying, or boiling as a dumpling.

Example

"The baker arranged the kneaded doughballs on a floured tray to let them rise before baking."

2

North American A small, firm ball made of flour, cornmeal, or bread mixed with water and flavorings, used as fishing bait for bottom-feeding fish such as carp and catfish.

Example

"The angler molded a garlic-scented doughball around his treble hook before casting into the river."

3

Scottish A dull, foolish, or slow-witted person (informal).

Example

"He felt like a complete doughball after locking his keys inside the running car."

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• Rhymes for doughball

• Nearby Words

douchebaggery
douchey
dough
doughball
doughboy
doughnut
doughy

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Doughball. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/doughball
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