Cosset: meaning, definitions and examples
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cosset
[ ˈkɒsɪt ]
caring for
To care for and protect in an overindulgent way; to pamper.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She cosseted her pet rabbit, giving it treats and toys.
- The elderly lady cosseted her grandchildren, showering them with love and attention.
- I don't want to cosset him too much, he needs to learn to be independent.
- Stop cosseting the child, he needs to learn to do things for himself.
- It's important to cosset yourself from time to time, to relax and recharge.
Translations
Translations of the word "cosset" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mimar
🇮🇳 लाड़ करना
🇩🇪 verhätscheln
🇮🇩 memanjakan
🇺🇦 пестити
🇵🇱 rozpieszczać
🇯🇵 甘やかす
🇫🇷 choyer
🇪🇸 mimar
🇹🇷 şımartmak
🇰🇷 애지중지하다
🇸🇦 يدلل
🇨🇿 rozmazlovat
🇸🇰 rozmaznávať
🇨🇳 溺爱
🇸🇮 razvajati
🇮🇸 dekra við
🇰🇿 еркелеу
🇬🇪 გაუმკლავდეს
🇦🇿 ərköyünlük etmək
🇲🇽 mimar
Etymology
The word 'cosset' originated from the Old English word 'cōs', meaning a lamb brought up by hand. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the idea of pampering or overindulging, especially in the context of caring for someone or something. The word 'cosset' carries a connotation of excessive care and protection, often to the point of spoiling or indulging. It is commonly used to describe the act of pampering or caring for someone in a loving and indulgent way.