Definitions for coddles

coddles cod·dle

Spelling: [kod-l]
IPA: /ˈkɒd l/

Coddles is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 157 anagrams from letters in coddles (cddelos).

Definitions for coddles

verb (used with object)

  1. to treat tenderly; nurse or tend indulgently; pamper:
  2. to cook (eggs, fruit, etc.) in water that is just below the boiling point; cook gently.

Origin of coddles

1590-1600; variant of caudle, v. use of caudle

Examples for coddles

They think they will irreparably damage them, so instead of raising expectations, they coddle them.

As it is, it's just me he needs to look after him and coddle him.

coddle six pippins in vine leaves covered with water, very gently, that the inside may be done without breaking the skins.

You may take apricots not fully ripe, and coddle them, and that will do also.

He knows those who love him, who care for him with disinterestedness, who coddle him.

I want to speak to Mr. coddle, on a pint of vast prominence to him.

Higher education should challenge students, not coddle them by indulging their pre-formed biases and preferences.

And regulators who coddle Wall Street have to worry more about becoming props in an Elizabeth Warren YouTube video gone viral.

My dear, my only Mrs. coddle, open your arms, and receive your husband and his friend.

They have stopped trying to coddle me now and I live rough, like the rest.

Word Value for coddles
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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