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mollycoddler

/ˈmɒl.iˌkɒd.lər/

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noun

/ˈmɒl.iˌkɒd.lər/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который балует или портит кого-то чрезмерной снисходительностью или чрезмерной заботой.

A noun referring to a person who pampers or spoils someone by excessive indulgence or overprotective care.

  1. PampererC1informalbritish

    A person who pampers or spoils someone, especially a child, by giving them too much care or attention.

    ruБалователь

    • She is a bit of a mollycoddler, always giving her son everything he wants.
    • The teacher accused the parents of being mollycoddlers who never let their child face challenges.
    • He grew up with a mollycoddler for a mother, so he struggles with independence.

    Synonymscoddlerpampererspoiler

Forms
  • mollycoddlers plural form
  • mollycoddlers' possessive plural form
  • mollycoddler's possessive singular form