MOLLYCODDLE


Meaning of MOLLYCODDLE in English

/ ˈmɒlikɒdl; NAmE ˈmɑːl-/ verb

[ vn ] ( disapproving , becoming old-fashioned ) to protect sb too much and make their life too comfortable and safe

—compare coddle

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WORD ORIGIN

mid 19th cent.: from molly girl or prostitute (see moll ) + coddle .

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