spoils somebody rotten
Pampers beyond reason
To spoil somebody rotten is to indulge them excessively, giving them whatever they want without restraint.
The phrase usually describes how adults treat children or pets, showering them with gifts, attention, or leniency: Her grandparents spoil her rotten.
The "rotten" intensifies the spoiling to an extreme degree, suggesting the indulgence may produce bad results.
- mollycoddleOverindulge with excessive protection
- wrapped in cotton woolProtected from all hardship
- ingratitudeLack of appreciation
- pamperIndulge excessively
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
entitlement · indulge · cater · dependency · privilege · complacency · narcissism · splurge · self-centeredness · materialism · irresponsibility · overprotect · gift-giving · silver spoon · trust fund kid · golden child · only child · smother