dough-faced en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Etymology
In reference to the white color of a person's face when drained of blood through fear.
Meanings
- (US, idiomatic) Cowardly.
- (US, idiomatic) Obsequious; fawning; pliable.
- (dated, derogatory, obsolete) Resembling or characterized by a bloated, pale, or plump face or complexion.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most dough-faced | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more dough-faced | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |