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doughboy

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Noun — An American infantry soldier, especially one who served in World War I.

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Etymology

From dough plus boy; the soldier sense is recorded from the Mexican–American War, though its exact origin is unclear.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “doughboy” mean?

The word “doughboy” means an American infantry soldier, especially one who served in World War I. In plain terms, an old nickname for a US Army foot soldier, especially from WWI, or a type of fried dumpling.

How do you use “doughboy” in a sentence?

Here is “doughboy” used in a sentence: “His grandfather was a doughboy in France in 1918.”

What part of speech is “doughboy”?

“Doughboy” is a noun.

How many meanings does “doughboy” have?

“Doughboy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an American infantry soldier, especially one who served in World War I.

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