Meaning Of The Word Mollycoddle

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What's The Definition Of Mollycoddle?

mollycoddle
verb: If you accuse someone of mollycoddling someone else, you are critical of them for doing too many things for the other person and protecting them too much from unpleasant experiences.

mollycoddle in American English
a man or boy used to being coddled, or protected, pampered, etc.; milksop
to pamper; coddle
noun: a man or boy who is used to being coddled; a milksop
transitive verb: to coddle; pamper

mollycoddle in British English
noun: a pampered person
verb: to treat with indulgent care; pamper

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