Dobies

/ˈdoʊbiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dobie or doby; informal term for adobe bricks or structures.

Etymology

Informal plural from 'dobie' (short for adobe), used colloquially in the American Southwest and military contexts.

Kelly Says

In military slang, soldiers called adobe barracks 'dobies,' and the term spread through informal writing — it's a great example of how technical building materials get transformed into casual speech within communities.

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