mother hen (Meaning)
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mother hen (n)
a person who cares for the needs of others (especially in an overprotective or interfering way)
a hen with chicks
Synonyms & Antonyms of mother hen
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
mother hen Sentence Examples
- The mother hen clucked protectively over her brood of chicks.
- The teacher acted like a mother hen, hovering over her students during the exam.
- The overbearing neighbor was known as the "mother hen" of the cul-de-sac.
- The boss was a true mother hen, nurturing and supportive of her employees.
- The elderly woman had a reputation for being a mother hen, always checking in on her neighbors.
- The mother hen's instincts kicked in when she saw a hawk approaching her nest.
- The mother hen would fiercely defend her chicks against all threats.
- The politician promised to be a mother hen for the entire country.
- The group of friends became a close-knit family, with one member playing the role of the mother hen.
- The mother hen's unwavering love for her children was a testament to the bonds of family.
FAQs About the word mother hen
a person who cares for the needs of others (especially in an overprotective or interfering way), a hen with chicks
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The mother hen clucked protectively over her brood of chicks.
The teacher acted like a mother hen, hovering over her students during the exam.
The overbearing neighbor was known as the "mother hen" of the cul-de-sac.
The boss was a true mother hen, nurturing and supportive of her employees.
