Dandle: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ถ
dandle
[ หdรฆndl ]
care for
To dandle means to play or move a child or baby up and down in a playful and gentle way.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He dandled the baby in his arms.
- She dandled her grandchild on her knee.
- The mother dandled her infant to soothe him to sleep.
British English
A small piece of cloth, usually square, used for wiping the face or hands.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She handed him a dandle to clean his face after dinner.
- I always carry a dandle in my pocket for emergencies.
Translations
Translations of the word "dandle" in other languages:
๐ต๐น balanรงar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคพเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schaukeln
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengayun
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพะนะดะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ koลysaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท bercer
๐ช๐ธ mecer
๐น๐ท sallamak
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ค๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชูุฏูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ kolรฉbat
๐ธ๐ฐ hojdaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ zibati
๐ฎ๐ธ rรญsa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัะฑะตะปัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฎแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sallamaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ mecer
Word origin
The origin of the word 'dandle' can be traced back to the Middle English word 'dandlen', which meant 'to shake, swing, or rock'. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch word 'dandelen', which has a similar meaning. Over time, the word evolved to refer to the gentle and playful act of moving a child or baby up and down. The noun form of 'dandle' as a small piece of cloth is predominantly used in British English.