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Definition of Coddle
1. Verb. Treat with excessive indulgence. "Let's not mollycoddle our students!"
Exact synonyms: Baby, Cocker, Cosset, Featherbed, Indulge, Mollycoddle, Pamper, Spoil
Generic synonyms: Do By, Handle, Treat
Derivative terms: Baby, Coddler, Indulgence, Indulging, Mollycoddle, Mollycoddler, Pamperer, Pampering, Spoiler
Generic synonyms: Do By, Handle, Treat
Derivative terms: Baby, Coddler, Indulgence, Indulging, Mollycoddle, Mollycoddler, Pamperer, Pampering, Spoiler
2. Verb. Cook in nearly boiling water. "The chef wants to coddle the eggs "; "Coddle eggs"
Definition of Coddle
1. v. t. To parboil, or soften by boiling.
Definition of Coddle
1. to pamper [v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES] - See also: pamper
Lexicographical Neighbors of Coddle
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