coddle

verb
UK: /ˈkɒdl/
US: /ˈkɑːdl/

  1. To treat someone in a way that protects them too much from difficult or unpleasant experiences.

    1. Don't coddle the children so much they need to learn to be independent.
    2. If you coddle your employees, they will not develop the skills to handle challenges effectively.

  2. To cook food gently in water that is just below boiling point.

    1. I like to coddle eggs for breakfast because they are so creamy.
    2. She carefully coddled the fish in the simmering broth, ensuring it remained tender and flaky.

Synonyms

indulge spoil poach mollycoddle pamper
coddle noun

  1. An egg that has been lightly cooked in water just below the boiling point.

    1. He ordered a coddle for breakfast.
    2. The chef prepared a perfect coddle, the yolk still runny and delicious.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "coddle" in English means: To treat someone in a way that protects them too much from difficult or unpleasant experiences., To cook food gently in water that is just below boiling point..

The phonetic transcription of "coddle" is /ˈkɒdl/ in British English and /ˈkɑːdl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coddle": indulge, spoil, poach, mollycoddle, pamper.

Example usage of "coddle": "Don't coddle the children so much they need to learn to be independent.". More examples on the page.