English Explanatory Dictionary

mother-hen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To behave in an overprotective or extremely nurturing manner (towards).

Word forms

mother-hen mother-hens mother-henning mother-henned

Synonyms

hen

Related words

mother hen henpecked
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