noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who coddles (treats with excess care).

   "“She is not a coddler, but she is not a screamer."

2. 2
   someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence wordnet
3. 3
   A device used to make coddled eggs by cooking them gently.

Synonyms

All synonyms

mollycoddlerpampererpampererspoiler

Example

More examples

"“She is not a coddler, but she is not a screamer."

Etymology

From coddle + -er.

Related phrases

coddled egg

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