Associations to the word «Dandle»
Adverb
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Wiktionary
DANDLE, verb. To move up and down on one’s knee or in one’s arms, in affectionate play, as an infant.
DANDLE, verb. To treat with fondness, as if a child; to fondle; to toy with; to pet.
DANDLE, verb. (obsolete) To play with; to put off or delay by trifles; to wheedle.
Dictionary definition
DANDLE, verb. Move (a baby) up and down in one's arms or on one's knees.
DANDLE, verb. Pet; "the grandfather dandled the small child".
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