Doughiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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doughiest
[ ˈdoʊ.i.ɪst ]
food texture
The term 'doughiest' refers to a characteristic of certain foods, particularly baked goods that have a soft, moist, and pliable texture similar to that of dough. This texture is often indicative of undercooking or a specific type of preparation in which the product retains a lot of moisture. The doughiest items are typically chewy and can be quite enjoyable when prepared properly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cookies were the doughiest I've ever tasted.
- He loves the doughiest part of the freshly baked bread.
- The pizza crust was too doughy for my liking.
- She prefers doughiest pancakes for breakfast.
Translations
Translations of the word "doughiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais pegajoso
🇮🇳 सबसे चिपचिपा
🇩🇪 am klebrigsten
🇮🇩 paling lengket
🇺🇦 найлипкіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej lepiący się
🇯🇵 最も粘着性のある
🇫🇷 le plus collant
🇪🇸 el más pegajoso
🇹🇷 en yapışkan
🇰🇷 가장 끈적한
🇸🇦 الأكثر لزوجة
🇨🇿 nejlepkavější
🇸🇰 najlepivejší
🇨🇳 最粘的
🇸🇮 najbolj lepljiv
🇮🇸 mest klípa
🇰🇿 ең жабысқақ
🇬🇪 ყველაზე წებოვანი
🇦🇿 ən yapışqan
🇲🇽 el más pegajoso
Etymology
The word 'doughy' stems from the noun 'dough', which originates from the Old English term 'dāge', meaning 'a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used for baking'. It evolved from Proto-Germanic '*dagwaz', relating to the action of mixing and kneading. Over time, 'doughy' as an adjective emerged to describe the texture of foods made from dough, emphasizing softness and a moist quality. The superlative form 'doughiest' further highlights the extreme of this characteristic, indicating that among various options, a particular food item has the most pronounced 'doughy' texture. This culinary terminology reflects the essential qualities associated with freshly made baked goods, where moisture and chewiness are key attributes.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,846, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.