verb
- treating someone in an overprotective or controlling way, as if they were a child; interfering excessively in someone's decisions or behavior
Usage: present participle of 'nanny'; informal; often used critically
noun
- the work or practice of caring for children as a nanny; childcare provided by a nanny
Usage: gerund form of 'nanny'
Examples
- The government's nannying approach to public health frustrated many citizens who wanted more personal freedom.
- She started nannying for a family with three young children last summer.
- Stop nannying your adult son—he needs to learn to manage his own finances.
- Nannying can be rewarding work for those who enjoy spending time with kids.
- Critics accused the company of nannying its employees by monitoring their internet use.
- She has been nannying for the same family for over five years.