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coddle
verb
cook in nearly boiling water
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- C
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- ODDL
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
verb
cook in nearly boiling water
“coddle eggs”
verb
treat with excessive indulgence
“grandparents often pamper the children”
In context
Example Sentences
coddle eggs
grandparents often pamper the children
Let's not mollycoddle our students!
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