SINCE 1828
spoon-feed
verb
\ ˈspün-ˌfēd
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spoon-fed\ ˈspün-ˌfed
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spoon-feeding
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spoon-feeding
Definition of spoon-feed
1
: to feed by means of a spoon
2a
: to present (information) so completely as to preclude independent thought
spoon-feed material to students
b
: to present information to in this manner
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spoon-feed
verb
English Language Learners Definition of spoon-feed
: to feed (someone) with a spoon
disapproving
: to give someone information in a way that requires or allows no further thinking or effort
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