broody
pronunciation
How to pronounce broody in British English:
UK [ˈbruːdi]
How to pronounce broody in American English:
US [ ˈbruːdi]
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- Noun:
- a domestic hen ready to brood
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- Adjective:
- physiologically ready to incubate eggs
- persistently or morbidly thoughtful
Word Origin
- broody (adj.)
- 1510s, "apt to breed," from brood (v.) + -y (2). Figuratively, of persons, from 1851. Also, in modern use, sometimes "full of maternal yearning." Related: Broodily; broodiness.
Example
- 1. Why are you so broody today ?
- 2. Seeing tiny babies always makes me feel broody .
- 3. Dry my tears wipe my broody face .
- 4. Falling in love really does make you broody especially if you are a man .
- 5. She will become broody and resentful if you don 't treat her right .