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PRONUNCIATION OF DOUGHBOY

doughboy  [ˈdəʊˌbɔɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DOUGHBOY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Doughboy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DOUGHBOY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

doughboy

Doughboy

Doughboy is an informal term for a member of the United States Army or Marine Corps, especially members of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. They were widely memorialized through the mass production of a sculpture, the Spirit of the American Doughboy. The term dates back to the Mexican–American War of 1846–48. The term was used sparingly during World War II, gradually being replaced by "G.I.". It was still used in popular songs of the day, as in the 1942 song "Johnny Doughboy found a Rose in Ireland." It dropped out of popular use soon after World War II.

Definition of doughboy in the English dictionary

The definition of doughboy in the dictionary is an infantryman, esp in World War I. Other definition of doughboy is dough that is boiled or steamed as a dumpling.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DOUGHBOY


attaboy
ˈætəˌbɔɪ
B-boy
ˈbiːˌbɔɪ
batboy
ˈbætˌbɔɪ
beachboy
ˈbiːtʃˌbɔɪ
billyboy
ˈbɪlɪˌbɔɪ
carboy
ˈkɑːˌbɔɪ
cowboy
ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ
deadboy
ˈdɛdˌbɔɪ
fanboy
ˈfænˌbɔɪ
homeboy
ˈhəʊmˌbɔɪ
houseboy
ˈhaʊsˌbɔɪ
ladyboy
ˈleɪdɪˌbɔɪ
lowboy
ˈləʊˌbɔɪ
newsboy
ˈnjuːzˌbɔɪ
paperboy
ˈpeɪpəˌbɔɪ
playboy
ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ
ploughboy
ˈplaʊˌbɔɪ
plowboy
ˈplaʊˌbɔɪ
schoolboy
ˈskuːlˌbɔɪ
tomboy
ˈtɒmˌbɔɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DOUGHBOY

douche bag
doucine
dough
dough-hook
doughface
doughier
doughiest
doughiness
doughlike
doughnut
doughnut hole
doughnutlike
doughnutted
doughnutting
doughtier
doughtiest
doughtily
doughtiness
doughty
doughy

WORDS THAT END LIKE DOUGHBOY

altar boy
baby boy
birthday boy
black boy
boy
cabin boy
drummer boy
errand boy
fair-haired boy
golden boy
highboy
messenger boy
old boy
pretty boy
rent boy
shepherd boy
teddy boy
the boy
whipping boy
white-haired boy

Synonyms and antonyms of doughboy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «doughboy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DOUGHBOY

Find out the translation of doughboy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of doughboy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «doughboy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

团子
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

doughboy
570 millions of speakers

English

doughboy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Doughboy
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جندي من المشاة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Doughboy
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

doughboy
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

doughboy
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sammy
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Doughboy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

doughboy
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ドウボーイ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

보병
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Doughboy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lính bộ binh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காலாட்படை வீரனும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Doughboy
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

piyade eri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Doughboy
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

doughboy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Doughboy
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Doughboy
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

doughboy
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

infanterist
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

doughboy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

doughboy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of doughboy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DOUGHBOY»

The term «doughboy» is regularly used and occupies the 93.035 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DOUGHBOY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «doughboy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «doughboy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about doughboy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DOUGHBOY»

Discover the use of doughboy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to doughboy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Doughboy War: The American Expeditionary Force in World War I
Drawing on journals, diaries, personal narratives, and unit histories, Hallas relates the story of WWI's "doughboys" -- the men behind the American rifles.
James H. Hallas, 2000
2
US Doughboy 1916-19
Dedicated to the life of the average US soldier during World War I, this book follows the doughboy during the course of the war: from conscription, arrival at a training facility, transportation to Europe, and finally into combat in the ...
Thomas Hoff, 2012
3
Doughboy
An urban crime novel about the love of money, the depths of betrayal, and redemption. Doughboy must struggle to survive and succeed in the dangerous world of professional drug-dealing.
Q. B. Wells, 2012
4
A Doughboy with the Fighting Sixty-Ninth: a remembrance of ...
In sum, the Doughboy of 1917-18 is revealed in dimensions of courage, determination, and good humor that have rarely been surpassed. These stories ring true, sometimes tragic, frequently hilarious, always full of human interest.
Albert M. Ettinger, Albert Churchill Ettinger, 1992
5
Pillsbury Doughboy Family Pleasing Recipes: 170 Super-Fast ...
A complete guide to fast, easy-to-prepare, and appealing family meals furnishes more than 150 recipes for savory dishes that every member of the family will enjoy, along with helpful tips on how to encourage children to join in the fun of ...
Pillsbury Company, 2002
6
An Unauthorized Guide to Pillsbury Doughboy Collectibles
Over 300 color pictures capture the Pillsbury Doughboy in all sorts of collectible roles, dating from 1971 to 2003.
Jane Ann Boyd, 2004
7
LIFE
Why not relax in your own back yard and enjoy the great family fun of a Doughboy pool? You can because Doughboy above- ground pools cost so little . . . and because Doughboy pools are so easy to install. There's a stylish Doughboy pool to ...
8
Understanding Motion Capture for Computer Animation and ...
the Doughboy dance to the tune of M.C. Hammer's "Can't Touch This." We captured the main dance and a couple of background dances we would use for background characters and, after post-processing, converted them to the Alias format.
Alberto Menache, 2000
9
Pillsbury Doughboy Slow Cooker Recipes: 140 New Ways to Have ...
The recipes require minimal, easy preparation, and while you spend the day in class, at work, running errands, or driving carpool, the slow cooker does all the work.
Pillsbury Company, 2003
10
The Pillsbury Doughboy's kids cookbook
An introductory cookbook containing recipes for snacks, beverages, breads, sandwiches, cookies, and other dishes.
Pillsbury Company, 1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DOUGHBOY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term doughboy is used in the context of the following news items.
1
New York Jewish Women Of The Greatest Generation
... was a member of this distinguished generation, and I used to joke with her that my grandparents – a World War I doughboy/postal worker and ... «The Jewish Press, Jul 15»
2
Homeless camp on its way out
“Someone was putting in a Doughboy pool. We had to put a stop to that.” Next, the Board of Supervisors plans to put a stop to panhandling and ... «Auburn Journal, Jul 15»
3
Can Subway Break Bread With Jared Fogle Ever Again?
Many other advertising spokespersons – anyone (or thing) from Ronald McDonald to Poppin' Fresh, the Pillsbury Doughboy, are characters ... «Variety, Jul 15»
4
Milford Historical Society leads downtown tour this Saturday
Learn about the “Doughboy” statue dedicated to World War I veterans, and later see the site of the Capitol Theater where movies once cost 99 ... «Milford Mirror, Jul 15»
5
Emmitsburg aims to make doughboy statue's plaque more inclusive …
The town's Doughboy statue was toppled in a single-vehicle crash in front of the historic Emmit House, located at 601 W. Main St., on June 17. «Frederick News Post, Jul 15»
6
Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage: Second look
Grandpa Clark, my grandfather, lived to be 92 years old. He fought across Europe as a doughboy in World War I in the U.S. Marine Corps . «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
7
Mark Patinkin: RI-speak leaves many in the dock
DOUGHBOY: What it means everywhere else: World War I fighting troop. What it means in Rhode Island: Food group. THE THREE STOOGES:. «The Providence Journal, Jul 15»
8
Celebrate Independence Day by visiting these historic Philly spots
Doughboy, a nickname for U.S. Army soldiers during the first World War, is surrounded by benches and shrubbery thanks to a 2012 renovation. «NJ.com, Jul 15»
9
How can high school wrestlers get recruited by Division I Ivy League …
In New England, Northeast Elite Wrestling and Doughboy's have been traditionally good. [1] Camps are another way to do this. One of my ... «SportingNews.com, Jul 15»
10
5 great things to do for the Fourth
Begins at 9 a.m. at the World War I Doughboy monument next to Grinnell's Beach, Tiverton. tivertonhistorical.org. Rhode Island Red chick hatch. «The Providence Journal, Jul 15»

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