coddler
nounUK /ˈkɒdlə/
US /ˈkɑːdlər/
A person who takes care of someone in a very gentle and protective way.
My grandmother is a real coddler who always wraps me in blankets and makes me soup.
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2. A person who cooks eggs gently in water just below boiling.
The chef is a careful coddler of eggs for breakfast.
3. A person who treats someone too softly, making them less independent.
Some coaches say too much praise turns a player into a coddler's project.
4. A device or pot used for gently cooking or warming food.
She used an egg coddler to make a soft breakfast.