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dough

|dough|

B1

🇺🇸

/doʊ/

🇬🇧

/dəʊ/

mixture for baking

Etymology
Etymology Information

'dough' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'dāg', where 'dāg' meant 'bread dough'.

Historical Evolution

'dāg' changed from Old English word 'dāg' and eventually became the modern English word 'dough'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'bread dough', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a mixture for baking' and slang for 'money'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients that is kneaded and baked to make bread, pastries, etc.

She kneaded the dough until it was smooth.

Synonyms

batterpaste

Noun 2

slang for money.

He spent all his dough on a new car.

Synonyms

cashbucks

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Idioms

rolling in dough

Last updated: 2025/01/25 01:21