🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

응석받이

Pronunciation / Transliteration: eungseokbaji

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Coddle/ˈkɒd.əl/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"부모는 자녀를 응석받이로 키우는 경향이 있다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To treat someone with excessive care or indulgence.

    "Parents often coddle their children, providing them with everything they want."
  2. 2

    To cook an egg gently in water just below boiling point.

    "To achieve the perfect breakfast, you should coddle the eggs for about five minutes."

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Synonyms (3)
Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'coddle' originates from the late 16th century, derived from the dialectal term 'codd', meaning to warm or pamper. It has evolved to imply treating someone with excessive care or indulgence.

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