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Definition of doughy

doughy

/ˈdoʊ.i/
dough · y
Adverb:doughily
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• adjective

1

Having the soft, heavy, or pasty consistency of unbaked dough, especially when referring to undercooked bread or pastry.

Example

"Because the oven temperature was too low, the center of the loaf remained pale and doughy."

2

Having a pale, soft, and flabby appearance or physique (of a person's skin, face, or body).

Example

"After months of sedentary office work and little sunlight, his complexion looked noticeably doughy."

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• Rhymes for doughy

• Nearby Words

doughball
doughboy
doughnut
doughy
douglas fir
doula
dour

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'dough' (from Old English 'dag') plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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