General
doughboy
What does doughboy mean?
A nickname for a US Army soldier, most strongly associated with the American infantry of World War I.
"The doughboys shipped out to France in 1917."
Origin
US Army slang predating and peaking in WWI; exact origin uncertain.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'doughboy'?
It's a nickname for a US Army soldier, most closely associated with the American infantry who fought in World War I.
Where does the word 'doughboy' come from?
It's US Army slang that predates and peaked in WWI, but its exact origin is uncertain — theories range from the dough-like adobe dust on soldiers' uniforms to a type of ration.
Is 'doughboy' still used today?
It's mainly historical now, used to refer to WWI-era American soldiers rather than modern troops.
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