mollycoddle — to treat someone very kindly or too kindly, in a way that protects them from anything unpleasant
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to treat someone very kindly or too kindly, in a way that protects them from anything unpleasant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːliˌkɑːdəl/
Korean meaning: 과도하게 보호하다, 응석받이로 키우다
Korean pronunciation: **몰**리코들
Example Sentences
- The helicopter parents mollycoddle their teenager so much that he can't even make his own sandwich.
- The coach refused to mollycoddle the new recruits during training.
- He's become such a mollycoddle that he calls his mom to ask how to boil water.
mollycoddle
VERB//ˈmɑːliˌkɑːdəl//
to treat someone very kindly or too kindly, in a way that protects them from anything unpleasant
a worried parent hovers closely behind their child who is trying to climb a small, safe playground structure. The parent holds their arms out protectively, ready to catch the child at any moment even though the climb is very low and safe. The child looks slightly frustrated and wants to play independently like the other kids. Other children nearby are climbing and playing freely without constant supervision from their parents. someone being treated too kindly in a way that protects them from anything unpleasant
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Origin
From 18th century English, combining 'Molly' (a feminine name) with 'coddle' (to treat gently or pamper). Originally used disparagingly to describe treating someone, especially men, in an overly soft or feminine manner.
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“The helicopter parents mollycoddle their teenager so much that he can't even make his own sandwich.”
“The coach refused to mollycoddle the new recruits during training.”
“He's become such a mollycoddle that he calls his mom to ask how to boil water.”
“Don't mollycoddle your students; they need to face challenges to grow.”
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