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Cosset vs Spoiled - What's the difference?

cosset | spoiled |

As verbs the difference between cosset and spoiled

is that cosset is to treat like a pet; to overly indulge while spoiled is (spoil).

As a noun cosset

is a pet; often specifically a pet lamb.

As an adjective spoiled is

of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.

cosset

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • to treat like a pet; to overly indulge
    • It cossets the soul.
    The foam cossets your skin.
    The car cossets its occupants in comfort.

    Usage notes

    The present and past participles are frequently written with two T’s: cossetting and cossetted

    Derived terms

    * cosseted * cosseting

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a pet; often specifically a pet lamb
  • a cosseted person, an indulged person.

    • See also

    * cub * kid * fawn * kitten

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    spoiled

    English

    Alternative forms

    * spoilt

    Verb

    (head)
  • (spoil)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of food, that has deteriorated to the point of no longer being usable or edible.
  • Having a selfish or greedy character due to pampering.

    • Usage notes

    * Much more common in US than "(spoilt)". * About as common as "spoilt" in UK.

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