n.
Pronunciation: ' pam-p ə r
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: pam · pered ; pam · per · ing \ -p( ə -)ri ŋ \
Etymology: Middle English, probably of Dutch origin; akin to Dutch dialect pamperen to pamper
Date: 14th century
1 archaic : to cram with rich food : GLUT
2 a : to treat with extreme or excessive care and attention < pamper ed their guests> b : GRATIFY , HUMOR <enabled him to pamper his wanderlust ― New Yorker >
synonyms see INDULGE
– pam · per · er \ -p ə r- ə r \ noun