broody

Meanings

Plural: broodies

Noun

a domestic hen ready to brood
A female bird in the condition to incubate eggs; a broody hen, duck, etc.

Adjective Satellite

physiologically ready to incubate eggs
- "a broody hen"
deeply or seriously thoughtful

Adj

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.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English *brody, *brodi, from Old English brōdiġ (“broody”), equivalent to brood + -y. Cognate with German brütig (“broody”).

Synonyms

brood hen, brooding, broody hen, clucky, contemplative, meditative, musing, pensive, pondering, reflective, ruminative, setting hen, sitter

Scrabble Score: 12

broody is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
broody is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
broody is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

broody is a valid Words With Friends word