English Explanatory Dictionary

dough-faced

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Cowardly.
  2. Obsequious; fawning; pliable.
  3. Resembling or characterized by a bloated, pale, or plump face or complexion.

Pronunciation

en-au-dough-faced.ogg

Word forms

dough-faced more dough-faced most dough-faced

Etymology

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

Related words

doughface
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