cosset
US'kɔsət
معنی فارسی
بره دست آموز - بچه نازپرورده - بچه لوس
معنی کامل و مثالها
/käs´it/n., vt.
● برهی دستآموز، گوسفند دست پرورده، هر حیوان خانگی کوچک
● دست پرورده کردن، در ناز و نعمت پروردن، لوس کردن
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From Middle English 'cosseten', meaning 'to fondle' or 'to caress'. Origin uncertain.
مثال
- The wealthy couple cosseted their only child, providing him with every luxury.
- She cosseted her pet dog, buying it expensive toys and gourmet food.
- The boss cosseted his favorite employee, giving her special privileges and bonuses.
ترکیبهای رایج
Cosseted child Cosseted pet Cosseted employee Cosseted lifestyle
تعریف انگلیسی
verb
- treat with excessive indulgence “grandparents often pamper the children” “Let's not mollycoddle our students!” “Somebody ----s somebody”
مترادفها
I. noun
Pet lamb, hand reared lamb; pet (of any kind).
II. verb active
Fondle, caress, pet, coddle, make a pet of, make much of.