1. treating someone with excessive indulgence or pampering; spoiling
Usage: present participle of cocker; somewhat archaic or literary

Examples

• The grandparents were cockering their grandchild with constant gifts and attention.
• She accused him of cockering the dog by allowing it to sleep on the bed.
• Cockering a child too much can lead to behavioral problems.
• He spent his time cockering his prize horse with special feed and grooming.
• The nanny was criticized for cockering the children instead of enforcing rules.