Doughfoots

/ˈdoʊˌfʊts/ noun

Definition

Plural of doughfoot; multiple soldiers with tender feet or soldiers perceived as weak and inexperienced.

Etymology

Plural form of doughfoot, a compound of 'dough' and 'foot.' Military slang from the 19th-20th centuries reflecting the harsh conditions and banter of military life.

Kelly Says

The plural 'doughfoots' shows how soldiers transformed a physical reality—blistered feet from marching—into military culture slang that bonded some soldiers while mocking others.

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