Main Entry:

pam·per

Pronunciation:

\ˈpam-pər\

Function:

transitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

pam·pered; pam·per·ing \-p(ə-)riŋ\

Etymology:

Middle English, probably of Dutch origin; akin to Dutch dialect pamperen to pamper

Date:

14th century

1archaic : to cram with rich food : glut2 a: to treat with extreme or excessive care and attention <pampered their guests> b: gratify, humor <enabled him to pamper his wanderlust — New Yorker>

synonyms see indulge

— pam·per·er \-pər-ər\ noun