dough
Translation
dough, money (slang)
Examples
Knead the dough until it is smooth.
Knead the dough until it is smooth.
He made a lot of dough from that deal.
He made a lot of dough from that deal.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) a mixture for baking bread, etc. Knead the dough until it is smooth.
((uncountable noun)) 〈slang〉 money He made a lot of dough from that deal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: paste, batter (for baking); money, cash, bread (slang for money)
Etymology
From Old English 'dāg', from Proto-Germanic '*daigaz', meaning 'something kneaded'.
Memory Tips
Picture kneading dough that is actually made of money ('dough').