Any nation that has the government "holding the hand" of its citizens by levying lots of taxes, having trade protection, and having many economic regulations. It is used very pejoratively by people that believe in freer markets, private institutions, and tax cuts.
Person A: I advocate for socialized health care. It will benefit us all.
Person B: Nah man, I don't wantthe U.S. to become a nanny state!
To shake an infant violently, especially when performed by a person who is the primary caregiver of the infant but not the parent; Shaken baby syndrome (SBS).
Mother: "I woke up, went to her crib and shook her to see if she was still breathing".