adj
coddled
adj
1
Overprotected or overindulged.
"The coddled puppy refused to walk in the rain."
2
Cooked gently in near-boiling water.
"She served coddled eggs on toast."
How to Use Coddled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpoiled through excessive care, or gently simmered (of food, especially eggs).
Common pairings
a coddled child
coddled eggs
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