Nannying
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Nannying is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of nanny.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of nanny.
More Meanings
- Behaving with an excess of protective concern.
Example Sentences
The subject is nannying. The test of whether a regulation is nannying depends on the above condition. For example, seatbelts & helmets are nannying; 30mph residential speed limits are not nannying (though some people consider this is).
On the other hand, there is far too much nannying nowadays, and probably the widespread use of anti-bacterial wipes for the kitchen, baby's highchair and everywhere else in the home is helping to spread MRSA and C-difficile in hospitals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nurse, nursemaid, paternalism, paternalistic, patronizing, patronising.
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