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View usage for: dandle in British English (ˈdændəl) verb (transitive)1. to move (a young child, etc) up and down (on the knee or in the arms) Derived forms dandler (ˈdandler) noun Word origin C16: of uncertain origin dandle in American English (ˈdændəl) verb transitiveWord forms: ˈdandled or ˈdandling1. to dance (a small child) up and down on the knee or in the arms SIMILAR WORDS: caˈress Word origin < ? or akin to OIt dandolare, (later) dondolare, to swing up and down, dally, trifle Examples of 'dandle' in a sentencedandle Synonyms of 'dandle'rock, dance, toy (with), pet More Synonyms of dandle Definition to move (a young child) up and down on one's knee Synonyms rock toy (with) bounce amuse cuddle give a knee ride Additional synonymsDefinition to touch gently and affectionately They kissed and caressed one another. Synonyms stroke, cuddle, fondle, pet, embrace, hug, nuzzle, neck (informal), kissDefinition to hold gently as if in a cradle I cradled her in my arms. Synonyms hold, support, rock, nurse, nestleDefinition to move the feet and body rhythmically in time to music They like to dance to the music on the radio. Synonyms prance, rock, trip, swing, spin, hop, skip, sway, whirl, caper, jig, frolic, cavort, gambol, bob up and down, cut a rug (informal) - damsel
- dance
- dancer
- dandle
- dandy
- danger
- dangerous
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