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doughboy Definition and Meaning in English (doughboy definition)

noun
Synonyms:infantrymanfoot soldier
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Doughboy definition: A colloquial term historically used, especially during World War I, to refer to an American infantryman.

Definitions of Doughboy

  1. 1noun(historical, colloqui)

    A colloquial term historically used, especially during World War I, to refer to an American infantryman.

Example Sentences

historical

“Many doughboys fought bravely in the trenches of World War I.”

historical

“The term 'doughboy' became a symbol for the American fighting spirit.”

Synonyms

infantrymanfoot soldier

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