doughnut

English

/ˈdəʊˌnʌt/, /ˈdoʊnət/

noun
Definitions
  • A deep-fried piece of dough or batter, commonly of a toroidal (a ring doughnut) shape, often mixed with various sweeteners and flavourings; or flattened sphere (a filled doughnut) shape filled with jam, custard or cream.
  • Anything in the shape of a torus.
  • (North America) A peel-out or skid mark in the shape of a circle; a 360-degree skid.
  • A spare car tyre, usually stored in the boot, that is smaller than a full-sized tyre and is only intended for temporary use.
  • (slang) A vulva.
  • (British) (colloquial) A foolish or stupid person.

Etymology

Compound 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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