DEFINITION: To require constant reassurance, praise, and -- in emergency situations -- flattery, despite obvious qualifications and/or expertise.

Praisewheedle

Created by: jboehnker

Pronunciation: praz' wedl

Sentence: "Cut out that praisewheedling!" Bob exclaimed. "If I thought you were fat we wouldn't be naked right now!"

Etymology: From the Welsh "Przhwhdhhlh", originally used to refer to the wives of shepherds needing reassurance about their husbands' "closeness" to their sheep.

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