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coddled

 

[ ˈkɒd.əld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

carefully treated

To coddle someone means to treat them with excessive care or indulgence. It often implies a level of pampering that may hinder independence.

Synonyms

indulge, pamper, spoil

Examples of usage

  • She coddled her children to ensure they had everything they wanted.
  • The coach strived to motivate his players without coddling them too much.
  • He felt coddled by his parents, who always considered his needs first.
Context #2 | Verb

gentle cooking

In cooking, to coddle refers to a method where food is cooked gently in water just below boiling. This technique is often used for eggs or delicate items.

Synonyms

poach, simmer, steam

Examples of usage

  • Coddled eggs make a perfect addition to any brunch.
  • You can coddle fish by simmering it in a fragrant broth.
  • The recipe called for coddled asparagus seasoned with herbs.

Translations

Translations of the word "coddled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mimada

🇮🇳 लाड़ प्यार किया हुआ

🇩🇪 verwöhnt

🇮🇩 dimanjakan

🇺🇦 пестити

🇵🇱 rozpieszczony

🇯🇵 甘やかされた

🇫🇷 choyé

🇪🇸 mimado

🇹🇷 şımartılmış

🇰🇷 소중히 여겨진

🇸🇦 مُدلل

🇨🇿 rozmazlený

🇸🇰 rozmaznávaný

🇨🇳 被宠坏的

🇸🇮 razvajen

🇮🇸 yfirgefin

🇰🇿 еркелетілген

🇬🇪 დაბოლილი

🇦🇿 şımartılmış

🇲🇽 consentido

Etymology

The word 'coddle' likely derives from the late 16th century, originating from the English dialect 'codd' which means 'to hold.' Originally, it referred to the idea of holding something carefully or lightly. The term evolved to encompass the notion of treating something or someone with great care, leading to its current usage in both contexts of indulgence and gentle cooking. Over the centuries, the meaning has expanded and now incorporates a variety of cultural perspectives on parenting, caregiving, and culinary techniques. The popularity of the term in various contexts highlights its versatile application in English, reflecting social norms around care and nurturing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,950 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.