dough-faced

adj — 3 senses

dough-faced

adj

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

1

US, Idiomatic Cowardly.

2

US, Idiomatic Obsequious; fawning; pliable.

3

Dated, Derogatory, Obsolete Resembling or characterized by a bloated, pale, or plump face or complexion.

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