Nannying

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Behaving with an excess of protective concern. uncountable

    "The subject is nannying. The test of whether a regulation is nannying depends on the above condition. For example, seatbelts & helmets are nannying; 30mph residential speed limits are not nannying (though some people consider this is)."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of nanny form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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nanny goatamahayahbiddybillybilly goat

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"Layla was there for a nannying job interview."

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