dandle

Meanings

• Verb (transitive)

  A toy or pastime consisting of rocking a child back and forth in the air by the hands, typically while chanting a nursery rhyme.

  - "Let's dandle the baby before putting her down for a nap."
  - "The children were having fun dandling their dolls."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdændəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dandle
tangle , bangle , angle , mangle

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Variants

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dandle , dandled , dandles , dandling

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'dandle' is not definitively known, but it is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'dan,' meaning 'to rock back and forth'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'dandle' is often used interchangeably with the term 'bounce' in the context of rocking a child.

2. In some parts of England, the word 'dandle' is also used to refer to a type of flat, round loaf of bread.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nursery rhyme: A collection of poems, songs, and stories that are traditionally passed down from generation to generation, often with a focus on childhood and play.

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Culture

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The word 'dandle' has been used in various forms of literature and art, often as a representation of childhood or play. In the nursery rhyme 'Ring a Ring o' Roses,' the line 'A tisket, a tasket, a green and yellow basket' is often interpreted as a reference to dandling a baby in a basket.

How to Memorize "dandle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine holding a child in your hands and gently rocking them back and forth while chanting a nursery rhyme.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dandle' with the image of a parent or caregiver playing with a child.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of the word 'dandle' written in large letters, with the letters forming the shape of a rocking motion.

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