English dictionary

dandle

/'d/&/nd/-/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

move (a baby) up and down in one's arms or on one's knees

verb.motion

Source: WordNet 3.0
pet

verb.contact

Examples
The grandfather dandled the small child.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To move up and down on one's knee or in one's arms, in affectionate play, as an infant.

verb

Source: webster1913