dandle

• Verbo pouco comum que significa embalar ou balançar uma criança ou um objeto pequeno para cima e para baixo, geralmente no colo, nos braços ou sobre o joelho, com carinho ou de brincadeira.

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.

   Embalar no colo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbobbouncejigglerocktoss

2. Pamper or petC2formal

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

   Mimar ou acariciar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbabycoddlecossetindulgemollycoddlepamperpetspoil

   Antônimosabusedisregardignoremistreatneglectscold