coddle

Meanings

• Verb

  To treat (a person or thing) with excessive care and protection, often to the point of interfering with their development or independence.

  - "He was coddled by his parents and grew up to be a spoiled adult."
  - "The new employee was coddled by her boss, who did all the work for her."

• Verb

  To cook food gently in liquid, usually over low heat.

  - "The baby's food was coddled until it was soft and easy to digest."
  - "The chef coddled the eggs, ensuring they were perfectly cooked."

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Synonyms

simmer , cosset , pamper , posset , spoil

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with coddle
doddle , buddle , riddle

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Variants

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coddle , coddled , coddler , coddlers , coddles , coddling

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Etymology

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The verb 'coddle' comes from the Middle English word 'codden', which means 'to cook in a pot'. The meaning of 'to treat with excessive care' developed in the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'coddle' is also used in the context of horse racing, where a horse that is 'coddled' is given special treatment and care.

2. In the Southern United States, 'coddle' is also a term for a type of stew made with pork or sausage, vegetables, and sometimes tomatoes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Babying: The act of treating someone with excessive care and protection, often to the point of interfering with their development or independence. Synonym for 'coddling'.

2. Infantilization: The process of treating someone as if they were a child, often in a condescending or patronizing manner. Related to 'coddling'.

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Culture

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In literature, 'coddle' has been used metaphorically to describe the overindulgence and protection of children. In food culture, 'coddled eggs' is a popular dish where eggs are gently cooked in milk or cream.

How to Memorize "coddle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a parent gently rocking a baby in a chair while feeding it with a spoon. This is a visual representation of the 'coddling' of a child.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'coddle' with the image of a warm, comforting meal being cooked gently on the stove.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'Coddle' as an acronym for 'Care Overly Doting Delicately, Lovingly, Excessively'.

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