Meaning Of The Word Coddle

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What's The Definition Of Coddle?

coddle
verb: To coddle someone means to treat them too kindly or protect them too much.

coddle in American English
to cook (esp. eggs in the shell) gently by heating in water not quite at boiling temperature
transitive verb: to treat tenderly; nurse or tend indulgently; pamper

coddle in British English
to treat with indulgence
noun: stew made from ham and bacon scraps

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