Broody vs. Clucky — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Broody and Clucky
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Broody
Meditative or contemplative, especially in a gloomy or sullen way
The broody protagonist of a young adult novel.
Clucky
Broody.
Broody
Oppressive
“The room's air was broody and sullen, like the season's own, full of storm clouds” (Nicholas Proffitt).
Clucky
Prone to cluck.
Broody
Disposed to sit on eggs to hatch them
A broody hen.
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Broody
Chiefly British Informal Feeling a strong desire to have a baby
“The only thing more annoying than people hinting about possible ‘wedding bells’ was the suggestion that she might be ‘getting broody’” (Elly Griffiths).
Broody
A female bird in the condition to incubate eggs; a broody hen, duck, etc.
There are six broodies in that coop.
Broody
Of birds: sitting persistently and protectively on a nest, in order to hatch eggs.
A broody hen
Broody
Of any creature or person: showing an interest in raising young.
Broody
Brooding, dwelling upon one's thoughts; moody.
Broody
Gloomy.
Broody
Inclined to brood.
Broody
A domestic hen ready to brood
Broody
Physiologically ready to incubate eggs;
A broody hen
Broody
Persistently or morbidly thoughtful
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