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.

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

• mollycoddler.

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