Dough-faced

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Cowardly. US, idiomatic
  2. 2
    Obsequious; fawning; pliable. US, idiomatic
  3. 3
    Resembling or characterized by a bloated, pale, or plump face or complexion. dated, derogatory, obsolete

Synonyms

All synonyms
bonelesschickenchicken-heartedcowardlycravendastardly

Etymology

In reference to the white color of a person's face when drained of blood through fear.

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