From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishspoon-feedˈspoon-feed verb (past tense and past participle spoon-fed) [transitive] 1 EASYto give too much information and help to someone – used to show disapproval I don’t believe in spoon-feeding students.2 DHBto feed someone, especially a baby, with a spoon→ See Verb table
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spoon-feed• Teachers should avoid spoon-feeding facts to students.