dandle

• Veraltetes Verb, das bedeutet, ein Kind oder einen kleinen Gegenstand spielerisch oder zärtlich auf und ab zu bewegen, meist auf dem Knie oder in den Armen.

An obsolete verb meaning to move a child or small object up and down in a playful or affectionate manner, typically on one's knee or in one's arms.

1. Bounce a babyC1formal

   To move a baby or young child gently up and down in one's arms or on one's knee.

   Auf dem Arm wiegen

   • The father dandled the baby on his knee to soothe her.
   • She dandled the infant gently while humming a lullaby.
   • He dandled his niece in his arms until she fell asleep.

   Synonymebobbouncejigglerocktoss

2. Pamper or petC2formal

   To treat someone with excessive care or affection; to indulge.

   Verwöhnen oder hätscheln

   • The grandmother dandled her grandson with treats and toys.
   • He dandled his dog as if it were a child.
   • She dandled her cat on her lap, stroking its fur.

   Synonymebabycoddlecossetindulgemollycoddlepamperpetspoil

   Antonymeabusedisregardignoremistreatneglectscold