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Broody - What does it mean?

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is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As a noun broody

is (Poultry) A female bird which is in the condition to incubate eggs; a broody hen, duck, etc.

As an adjective broody

is (Of birds) sitting persistently and protectively on a nest, in order to hatch eggs (eg, 'a broody hen').

broody

English

Noun

(broodies)
  • (Poultry) A female bird which is in the condition to incubate eggs; a broody hen, duck, etc.
    • There are six broodies in that coop.

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • (Of birds) sitting persistently and protectively on a nest, in order to hatch eggs (eg, 'a broody hen').
  • (Of any creature or person) acting interested in raising young.

    • Synonyms

    * (sitting on a nest to hatch eggs) clucky * (interested in raising young) baby rabies, one's biological clock is ticking

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    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.