NYT Dictionary
DOUGHBOY
/ˈdoʊ.ˌbɔiː/NounDOUGH-boydough-boy · 2 syllablesGrade 3
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020
Meaning
An American infantryman, especially one from World War I.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From dough + boy; its use to refer to an infantryman is unknown, but dates from 1847, during the Mexican–American War.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020.