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Definition broody in American English

broody adjective

adjective
/ˈbrudi/
1

thinking and worrying about something a lot

Example

Tim plays the role of a broody teenager.

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2

wanting to lay eggs or sit on them

Example

a broody hen

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Definition broody in American English