donut

English

/ˈdoʊnət/

noun
Definitions
  • (American spelling) A deep-fried piece of dough or batter, commonly made in a toroidal or ellipsoidal shape, and mixed with various sweeteners and flavors, sometimes filled with jelly, custard or cream.
  • (North America) Anything in the shape of a torus.
  • (North America) A peel-out or skid-mark in the shape of donut; a 360-degree skid.
  • (North America) A spare tire, smaller and less durable than a full-sized tire, only intended for temporary use.
  • A toroidal cushion typically used by hemorrhoid patients.
  • (North America) An idiot.

Etymology

Affix from English dough + English nut (head, insane person).

Origin

English

nut

Gloss

head, insane person

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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