dandle (DAN-dl) verb tr..................................... 1. To bounce a child on the knees or in the arms. 2. To pamper or pet. [Of uncertain origin.] Today's word in Visual Thesaurus: http://visualthesaurus.com/?w1=dandle -Anu Garg (garg AT wordsmith.org) "Out in the chilly Pacific air, people... Sign in to see full entry.