broody
broo
ˈbru
broo
dy
di
di
/bɹˈuːdi/

Definition & Meaning of "broody"in English

Broody
01

a hen that sits on her eggs with the intention of hatching them

broody definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
animacy status
animate
plural form
broodies
broody
01

physiologically ready to incubate eggs

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
ungradable
02

deeply or seriously thoughtful

Examples
He looked broody after the argument with his friend.
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