"Spock-marked" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Spock-marked [comparative], most Spock-marked [superlative]
Etymology: Blend of Spock + pockmarked, in reference to the influential approach of Benjamin Spock (1903–1998), American pediatrician. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Spock|pockmarked}} Blend of Spock + pockmarked Head templates: {{en-adj}} Spock-marked (comparative more Spock-marked, superlative most Spock-marked)
  1. (derogatory) Spoiled by an overly permissive upbringing. Wikipedia link: Benjamin Spock Tags: derogatory

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