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Dandle Definition & Meaning

dandle
verb
  1. move (a baby) up and down in one's arms or on one's knees
  2. pet; "the grandfather dandled the small child"

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Frequently asked questions

What does dandle mean?
move (a baby) up and down in one's arms or on one's knees pet; "the grandfather dandled the small child"
What part of speech is dandle?
Dandle is a verb.
How many definitions does dandle have?
Dandle has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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