Broody - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈbruːdɪ|  American pronunciation of the word broody
Brit.  |ˈbruːdɪ|  British pronunciation of the word broody

noun

- a domestic hen ready to brood (syn: sitter)

adjective

- physiologically ready to incubate eggs
a broody hen
- deeply or seriously thoughtful (syn: contemplative, meditative, musing, pensive, reflective)

Extra examples

I get broody when I see baby clothes.

Damian's been broody lately.

Word forms

adjective
comparative: broodier
superlative: broodiest
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