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Meaning of the word dandle in English

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dandle

US /ˈdæn.dəl/

UK /ˈdæn.dəl/

"dandle" picture

Verb

to move a baby or young child up and down in a playful way, usually on one's knee or in one's arms

Example:

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She would often dandle her grandchild on her lap.

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He loved to dandle his baby sister, making her giggle.

Synonym:

bounce jiggle rock cuddle fondle

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