cosset
/ˈkɑsɪt/
noun
- A pet or a person who is pampered and treated with great care.
- The youngest child was the cosset of the household.
- The little dog was the family's cosset, sleeping on the sofa.
- He acted like a cosset, expecting everyone to wait on him.
verb
- To treat with excessive care and attention; to pamper or spoil.
- The hotel staff cosseted the guests with fresh flowers and chocolates.
- Grandparents often cosset their grandchildren with treats and gifts.
- She cosseted her new puppy, buying it a soft bed and special toys.
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