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Dandle
UK
/ˈdændl/
US
/ˈdændl/
Translation of "dandle" into Russian
Definitions
dandle
Noun
UK
/ˈdændl/
US
/ˈdændl/
A baby or cherished darling; a favourite person or pet (now rare or obsolete).
The tiniest dandle in the family always received the most attention.
dandle
Verb
UK
/ˈdændl/
US
/ˈdændl/
To move (a baby or young child) up and down in a playful or affectionate way.
She dandled the baby on her knee, making him giggle with delight.
To pamper or indulge, treating with excessive care or affection.
The coach refused to dandle his star athletes, insisting they work as hard as everyone else.
Idioms and phrases
dandle baby
She loves to dandle the baby on her knee.
укачивать ребёнка
Она любит укачивать ребёнка на коленях.
dandle child
He would often dandle the child to calm them down.
качать ребёнка
Он часто качал ребёнка, чтобы успокоить его.
dandle toddler
They would dandle the toddler until he fell asleep.
укачивать малыша
Они укачивали малыша, пока он не заснул.
dandle infant
Parents often dandle the infant to soothe him.
качать младенца
Родители часто качают младенца, чтобы успокоить его.
dandle grandson
She will dandle her grandson whenever he cries.
укачивать внука
Она будет укачивать внука всякий раз, когда он плачет.