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pettle

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Pettle (verb) means to treat someone gently and spoil them with attention.

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To treat someone gently and spoil them with attention.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

tiddle coddle cosset

Related words

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Rhymes for pettle

nettle settle kettle mettle teakettle

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of pettle?

"pettle" (verb) means to treat someone gently and spoil them with attention.

What is another word for pettle?

Other words for "pettle" include tiddle, coddle, cosset.

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