dough
UK: dəʊ | US: doʊ
n. a thick, malleable mixture of flour and liquid, used for baking into bread or pastry
n. (slang) money
The word "dough" traces back to Old English dāg, meaning "to form or knead," reflecting its primary use in baking. Over time, it retained its literal meaning while also acquiring the slang sense of "money" in the 19th century, likely due to the idea of money being as essential as bread. The spelling evolved from dāg to "dough," but the core concept of shaping or molding (whether bread or wealth) remains central.
She kneaded the dough until it was smooth and elastic.
The bakery sells fresh dough for homemade pizzas.
(Slang) He’s always flashing his dough around.
Let the dough rise for an hour before baking.
Without enough dough, the project couldn’t get off the ground.