Mother hen

noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounA female chicken who bears eggs or chicks.

2.nounAn outspoken and overprotective woman or person dealing with others' affairs.

3.verbTo behave in an overprotective or extremely nurturing manner (towards).

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