Broody (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Physiologically ready to incubate eggs; "a broody hen".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The farmer carefully moved the broody hen to a safe nesting box to prevent her from getting disturbed.
- After a few days of showing signs of restlessness, the broody goose finally settled into her nest.
- The broody turkey sat tight on her eggs, refusing to budge even when offered food.
- The breeder waited patiently for the broody chicken to start laying eggs, as this was a sign that she was ready to start a new clutch.
- The broody duck was so protective of her eggs that she would hiss and flap her wings at anyone who came near.
Meaning 2
Deeply or seriously thoughtful; "Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the `Byronic hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man".
Classification
All adjective clusters.