Coddle Definition & Meaning
coddle
- verb
- treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let's not mollycoddle our students!"
- cook in nearly boiling water; "coddle eggs"
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- What does coddle mean?
- treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let's not mollycoddle our students!" cook in nearly boiling water; "coddle eggs"
- What part of speech is coddle?
- Coddle is a verb.
- How many definitions does coddle have?
- Coddle has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).