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doughy

[doh-ee] / ˈdoʊ i /














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A doughy Pacoima gang member nicknamed “Beast,” he lived with his girlfriend and had to ask to borrow her Honda Civic, Vinton testified.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2025

They have been described by resident Stan Tobin as doughy - "like someone had tried to bake bread and done a lousy job" - with an odour reminiscent of vegetable oil.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2024

He often presents himself in close-up so his doughy features seem warmly welcoming.

From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2024

Made with flour and ricotta and little else, these doughy pillows are simultaneously delicate and substantial.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2023

It had doughy, unhealthy skin and red hair that stuck up in bristles.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer