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Doughy

//ˈdəʊˌi// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the characteristics of dough especially in appearance or consistency: as

    "Sweat bee life begins as an egg laid on or near its doughy pollen mass."

  2. 2
    Having the characteristics of dough especially in appearance or consistency: as; Pale and flabby,
  3. 3
    Having the characteristics of dough especially in appearance or consistency: as; Soft and heavy.
Adjective
  1. 1
    having the consistency of dough because of insufficient leavening or improper cooking wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A baker. archaic, slang

    "The manufactory of sugar is generally in German hands. An attempt has, I believe, been made by Parisian “doughies” to establish a footing in London; […]"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From dough + -y.

Etymology 2

From dough + -y.

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