NYT Dictionary

MOLLYCODDLE

/ˈmɑl.iˌkɑd.əl/
NounVerbMOL-ly-cod-dlemol-ly-cod-dle · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023

Meaning

A person, especially a man or a boy, who is pampered and overprotected.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From molly + coddle.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

pamperfeatherbedcossetcockerbabycoddlespoilindulgecaterchicken

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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