doughboy

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Noun doughboy has 2 senses

doughboy - an American infantryman in World War I
--₁ is a kind of infantryman, marcher, foot soldier, footslogger
doughboy - a rounded lump of dough that is deep-fried and served as hot bread; "the doughboy was a predecessor of the doughnut"
--₂ is a kind of friedcake

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Doughboy

Definition:

A doughboy can refer to several different things depending on the context:

1. Noun:

Refers to a simple and round type of yeast-leavened bread roll or biscuit, typically with a crispy crust and soft interior.

2. Noun:

Informal term used to refer to an American soldier, particularly during World War I.

3. Noun:

Local usage in certain regions, such as the southeastern United States, to refer to a deep-fried doughnut.

Example Sentences:

1. As a breakfast treat, I enjoy having a warm doughboy with butter and jam.
2. The brave doughboys fought valiantly in the trenches during World War I.
3. In the South, it is common to indulge in a delicious doughboy at the local fair.

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