Meaning & Definition of Coddle in English
English⟶
Coddle
/kɑdəl/
verb
1. Treat with excessive indulgence
- "Grandparents often pamper the children"
- "Let's not mollycoddle our students!"
synonym:
- pamper,
- featherbed,
- cosset,
- cocker,
- baby,
- coddle,
- mollycoddle,
- spoil,
- indulge
2. Cook in nearly boiling water
- "Coddle eggs"
synonym:
- coddle