How Do You Spell MOLLYCODDLE?

Pronunciation: [mˈɒlɪkˌɒdə͡l] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "mollycoddle" can be explained through its International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription /ˈmɒliˌkɒdl/. The first syllable "mol" rhymes with "doll" and the second syllable "ly" is pronounced like "lee." The last syllable "coddle" has the same sound as "hoddle" or "bottle." As a verb, "mollycoddle" means to treat someone with excessive care or pampering. So next time you use this word, you'll know exactly how to spell it and pronounce it correctly.

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Common Misspellings
Etymology
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MOLLYCODDLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Mollycoddle is a verb that refers to the act of excessively pampering, spoiling, or indulging someone, particularly by excessively protecting or being overly attentive to their needs or desires. It can also be used as a noun to describe a person who is overly coddled or indulged.

    The term implies an excessive level of care or protection that may hinder the growth, independence, or resilience of the person being coddled. It suggests an overprotective or indulgent approach that shields individuals from experiencing challenges, difficulties, or the realities of life.

    When someone mollycoddles another person, they tend to do everything possible to ensure the person's comfort and happiness, often going to extreme lengths to shield them from any form of discomfort, effort, or responsibility. This may include doing tasks or making decisions on their behalf, preventing them from facing consequences or hardships, or constantly attending to their needs without allowing them to develop self-reliance and problem-solving abilities.

    The term is often used in a derogatory manner to criticize parents, guardians, or individuals who excessively shelter or protect others, potentially hindering their personal growth and fostering a sense of dependence. It can also be used more generically to describe any forms of overindulgence or excessive pampering in various contexts beyond personal relationships.

Common Misspellings for MOLLYCODDLE

  • nollycoddle
  • kollycoddle
  • jollycoddle
  • millycoddle
  • mkllycoddle
  • mlllycoddle
  • mpllycoddle
  • m0llycoddle
  • m9llycoddle
  • moklycoddle
  • moplycoddle
  • moolycoddle
  • molkycoddle
  • molpycoddle
  • moloycoddle
  • molltcoddle
  • mollgcoddle
  • mollhcoddle
  • mollucoddle
  • mollycodle
  • mollycoddel
  • mollycodel

Etymology of MOLLYCODDLE

The word "mollycoddle" is believed to have originated in England in the 19th century. Its etymology is uncertain, but there are a few theories on its origin.

One theory suggests that "molly" comes from the name Mary, which was often associated with a weak or effeminate man during that period. Meanwhile, "coddle" means to pamper or treat with excessive care. Therefore, "mollycoddle" could be understood as a man who is being excessively pampered or protected.

Another theory suggests that "mollycoddle" is derived from an obsolete noun, "molly", which was used to describe a male homosexual. In this theory, "mollycoddle" would refer to a weak or effeminate man who is being overly protected.

Similar spelling word for MOLLYCODDLE

Plural form of MOLLYCODDLE is MOLLYCODDLES

Conjugate verb Mollycoddle

CONDITIONAL

I would mollycoddle
you would mollycoddle
he/she/it would mollycoddle
we would mollycoddle
they would mollycoddle

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be mollycoddling
you would be mollycoddling
he/she/it would be mollycoddling
we would be mollycoddling
they would be mollycoddling

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have mollycoddle
you would have mollycoddle
he/she/it would have mollycoddle
we would have mollycoddle
they would have mollycoddle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been mollycoddling
you would have been mollycoddling
he/she/it would have been mollycoddling
we would have been mollycoddling
they would have been mollycoddling

FUTURE

I will mollycoddle
you will mollycoddle
he/she/it will mollycoddle
we will mollycoddle
they will mollycoddle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be mollycoddling
you will be mollycoddling
he/she/it will be mollycoddling
we will be mollycoddling
they will be mollycoddling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have mollycoddled
you will have mollycoddled
he/she/it will have mollycoddled
we will have mollycoddled
they will have mollycoddled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been mollycoddling
you will have been mollycoddling
he/she/it will have been mollycoddling
we will have been mollycoddling
they will have been mollycoddling

IMPERATIVE

you mollycoddle
we let´s mollycoddle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to mollycoddle

PAST

I mollycoddled
you mollycoddled
he/she/it mollycoddled
we mollycoddled
they mollycoddled

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was mollycoddling
you were mollycoddling
he/she/it was mollycoddling
we were mollycoddling
they were mollycoddling

PAST PARTICIPLE

mollycoddled

PAST PERFECT

I had mollycoddled
you had mollycoddled
he/she/it had mollycoddled
we had mollycoddled
they had mollycoddled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been mollycoddling
you had been mollycoddling
he/she/it had been mollycoddling
we had been mollycoddling
they had been mollycoddling

PRESENT

I mollycoddle
you mollycoddle
he/she/it mollycoddles
we mollycoddle
they mollycoddle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am mollycoddling
you are mollycoddling
he/she/it is mollycoddling
we are mollycoddling
they are mollycoddling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

mollycoddling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have mollycoddled
you have mollycoddled
he/she/it has mollycoddled
we have mollycoddled
they have mollycoddled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been mollycoddling
you have been mollycoddling
he/she/it has been mollycoddling
we have been mollycoddling
they have been mollycoddling
I would have mollycoddled
we would have mollycoddled
you would have mollycoddled
he/she/it would have mollycoddled
they would have mollycoddled

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