Pronunciation: /ˈmɑliˌkɑdəl/
noun a person who is pampered or overprotected
A1 I am a mollycoddle when it comes to cold weather. I always wear multiple layers.
A2 My grandmother is a mollycoddle and always worries about me getting sick.
B1 Some parents tend to mollycoddle their children too much, which can hinder their independence.
B2 Being a mollycoddle can sometimes prevent people from developing resilience and problem-solving skills.
C1 It is important for parents to find a balance between nurturing and mollycoddling their children.
C2 Some people believe that mollycoddling can lead to a sense of entitlement in individuals.
verb to treat someone with an excessive amount of care or attention
A1 She mollycoddles her pet cat by giving it treats and cuddles.
A2 Parents often mollycoddle their children by doing everything for them.
B1 Some people believe that mollycoddling a child too much can hinder their development.
B2 It's important to find a balance between nurturing and mollycoddling in parenting.
C1 The coach refused to mollycoddle the players and pushed them to their limits.
C2 Being mollycoddled throughout his life, he struggled to cope with challenges on his own.
formal It is not advisable to mollycoddle children as it may hinder their development.
informal Stop mollycoddling him, he needs to learn to do things on his own.
slang She's always mollycoddling her dog, treating him like a baby.
figurative The government should not mollycoddle industries that are failing, they need to adapt to survive.
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