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Definition of coddled - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
overprotectedtreated with excessive care or kindness
- The coddled child was not used to facing challenges.
2.
cookingRare UK cooked gently in water just below boilingRare UK
- She served coddled eggs for breakfast.
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egg briefly cooked in shell in boiling water
A coddled egg is perfect for a quick meal.
Origin of coddled
Middle English, coddle (to boil gently)
Examples of coddled in a sentence
She was coddled by her parents all her life. The recipe called for coddled fish. He enjoyed coddled vegetables with his meal.
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- French:choyé, poché, ...
- German:verwöhnt, sanft gekocht, ...
- Italian:coccolato, cotto dolcemente, ...
- Spanish:consentido, escalfado, ...
- Portuguese:mimado, escalfado, ...
- Chinese:娇惯的, 温火煮的, ...
- Japanese:過保護な, 優しく茹でた, ...
- Arabic:مُدَلَّل, مَطْهُوّ بِرِفْق, ...
- Hebrew:מְפוּנָּק יֶתֶר עַל הַמִּדָּה, מְבוּשָּׁל בַּעֲדִינוּת בְּמַיִם חַמִּים כִּמְעַט רוֹתְחִים, ...
- Russian:изнеженный, нежно приготовленный, ...
- Ukrainian:розпещений, злегка зварений, ...
- Hindi:लाड़ला, धीरे से पका हुआ, ...
Definition of coddle - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
overprotecttreat someone with excessive care or indulgence
- Parents should not coddle their children too much.
2.
gentle cookingcook food in water just below boiling
- She likes to coddle her eggs for breakfast.
Noun
1.
foodUK Irish dish with sausages, bacon, potatoes, and onionsUK
- Coddle is a traditional meal in Dublin.
2.
cookingRare UK stew made from ham and bacon scrapsRare UK
- We had a warm coddle for dinner.
Images of coddle
Irish dish with sausages, bacon, potatoes, and onions 
stew made from ham and bacon scraps
Origin of coddle
Middle English, coddle (boil gently)
Examples of coddle in a sentence
The teacher refused to coddle the students with easy tasks. He decided to coddle the fish for dinner. The chef demonstrated how to coddle vegetables perfectly. Coddle is often served during family gatherings. Many pubs in Ireland offer coddle on their menu. The traditional Irish coddle was a hit at the festival.
They enjoyed a hearty coddle on the cold winter night.
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- French:choyer, coddle, ...
- German:verwöhnen, Coddle, ...
- Italian:coccolare, stufato irlandese, ...
- Spanish:mimar, estofado irlandés, ...
- Portuguese:mimar, coddle, ...
- Chinese:溺爱, 爱尔兰科德尔炖菜, ...
- Japanese:甘やかす, コドル, ...
- Arabic:دَلَّلَ, طَبَق كُودِل, ...
- Hebrew:לְפַנֵּק, קוֹדֶל, ...
- Russian:баловать, коддл, ...
- Ukrainian:пестити, коддл, ...
- Hindi:लाड़-प्यार करना, कडल, ...
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