featherbedding Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the practice (usually by a labor union) of requiring an employer to hire more workers than are required
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verb treat with excessive indulgence
featherbed; pamper; cosset; cocker; mollycoddle; spoil; indulge; baby; coddle.
- grandparents often pamper the children
- Let's not mollycoddle our students!
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verb hire more workers than are necessary
featherbed.
