Associations to the word «Dandle»

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".

Wise words

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