Dandling: meaning, definitions and examples

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dandling

 

[ หˆdรฆndlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

child play

Dandling is the act of lifting or bouncing a child in a playful manner, often on one's knee. This joyful activity is typically done to amuse a child and is often accompanied by playful sounds or songs. The word can also imply a nurturing action, as it conveys a sense of care while engaging with the child. Dandling is often used to develop bonding and attachment between caregiver and infant.

Synonyms

bounce, jiggle, lift

Examples of usage

  • She was dandling her baby on her knee.
  • He loves to dandle his grandchildren during visits.
  • The nanny is always dandling the toddlers to make them laugh.

Translations

Translations of the word "dandling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น balanรงar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅ‚เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wiegen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggoyang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะนะดะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koล‚ysaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆบใ‚‰ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท balancer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mecer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sallanmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”๋“ค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุฃุฑุฌุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolรฉbat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hojdaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘‡ๆ™ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gibati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vagga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ะฑะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœ แƒชแƒ”แƒ™แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sallanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mecer

Etymology

The word 'dandling' originates from the mid-16th century, deriving from the verb 'dandle,' which itself is believed to have roots in Middle English. The precise etymology is somewhat obscure, but it may be related to the Scottish dialect word 'dandil' or even the word 'dandle,' meaning to move lightly or playfully. The term has been consistently used in literature and conversation to describe the light, playful actions of lifting or bouncing a child, emphasizing the affectionate nature of the act. Throughout the years, 'dandling' has retained a sense of warmth and tenderness, reinforcing the parent-child bond during early childhood development.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,585, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.