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- [mol-ee-kod-l]
- /ˈmɒl iˌkɒd l/
- /ˈmɒl.iˌkɒd.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mol-ee-kod-l]
- /ˈmɒl iˌkɒd l/
Definitions of mollycoddle word
- noun mollycoddle a man or boy who is used to being coddled; a milksop. 1
- verb with object mollycoddle to coddle; pamper. 1
- noun mollycoddle Treat (someone) very indulgently or protectively. 1
- transitive verb mollycoddle be overprotective of 1
- verb mollycoddle 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. 0
- verb mollycoddle to treat with indulgent care; pamper 0
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Origin of mollycoddle
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; Molly + coddle
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Parts of speech for Mollycoddle
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mollycoddle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mollycoddle
verb mollycoddle
- fondle — to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object; to fondle a child.
- pet — a fit of peevishness, sulking, or bad mood.
- cosset — If someone is cosseted, everything possible is done for them and they are protected from anything unpleasant.
- overindulge — eat, do to excess
- dandle — to move (a young child, etc) up and down (on the knee or in the arms)
noun mollycoddle
- pansy — a violet, Viola tricolor hortensis, cultivated in many varieties, having richly and variously colored flowers.
- papoose — a North American Indian baby or young child.
- teacher's pet — a pupil who is a favorite of a teacher.
- buttercup — A buttercup is a small plant with bright yellow flowers.
Antonyms for mollycoddle
verb mollycoddle
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
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