Definition of 'coddle'
Word Frequency
coddle in British English
verb (transitive)
1.
to treat with indulgence
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Derived forms
coddler (ˈcoddler) noun
Word origin
C16: of obscure origin; perhaps related to caudleWord Frequency
coddle in American English
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈcoddled or ˈcoddling
1.
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Word origin
prob. < caudleWord Frequency
coddle in American English
(ˈkɑdl)
transitive verbWord forms: -dled, -dling
SYNONYMS 1. indulge, baby, humor, spoil.2.
to cook (eggs, fruit, etc.) in water that is just below the boiling point; cook gently
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Derived forms
coddler noun
Word origin
[1590–1600; var. of caudle, v. use of caudle]Examples of 'coddle' in a sentence
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