Definitions

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  • verb transitive to feed using a spoon
  • verb transitive, figuratively to teach or assist whilst requiring little or no effort on the part of the person being taught or assisted

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  • verb teach without challenging the students
  • verb feed with a spoon

Etymologies

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spoon +‎ feed

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