broody
IPA: brˈudi
noun
- A female bird in the condition to incubate eggs; a broody hen, duck, etc.
adjective
- Of birds: sitting persistently and protectively on a nest, in order to hatch eggs.
- Of any creature or person: showing an interest in raising young.
- Brooding, dwelling upon one's thoughts; moody.
- Gloomy.
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Examples of "broody" in Sentences
- The broody hen huddled in her nest, eager to hatch her eggs
- His broody expression hinted at the deep thoughts swirling in his mind
- The dark, broody clouds overhead signaled an impending storm
- She felt broody after seeing photos of her friends' adorable babies
- The broody atmosphere of the abandoned house sent shivers down her spine
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