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Dandling
UK
/ˈdændlɪŋ/
US
/ˈdændlɪŋ/
Translation of "dandling" into Russian
dandling
Noun
UK
/ˈdændlɪŋ/
US
/ˈdændlɪŋ/
dandling
dandlings pl
The mother was dandling her baby to soothe him to sleep.
Мать укачивала своего ребенка, чтобы успокоить его и уложить спать.
Definitions
dandling
Noun
UK
/ˈdændlɪŋ/
US
/ˈdændlɪŋ/
The act of moving a baby or young child up and down in a playful or gentle manner.
The mother enjoyed the dandling of her baby, making him giggle with delight.
dandle
Verb
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.
dandling
Pres. Participle
UK
/ˈdændlɪŋ/
US
/ˈdændlɪŋ/
Gently bouncing, rocking, or pampering (especially of a baby); characterized by such motion or attention.
The nurse's dandling hands quickly calmed the fussy infant.
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.