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I've been broody since I was 12, but I can't just get anyone pregnant. It has got to be the right person.
Benedict Cumberbatch

Meaning of "broody" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BROODY

broody  [ˈbruːdɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BROODY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Broody is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES BROODY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

broody

Broodiness

Broodiness is the action or behavioral tendency to sit on a clutch of eggs to incubate them, often requiring the non-expression of many other behaviors including feeding and drinking. Being broody has been defined as "Being in a state of readiness to brood eggs that is characterized by cessation of laying and by marked changes in behavior and physiology". Broody birds often pluck feathers from their chest and abdomen, using them to cover the eggs. As a consequence of this, they develop one or several patches of bare skin on the ventral surface. These reddish, well-vascularized areas of skin are usually called brood patches, and improve heat transfer to the eggs. Broodiness is usually associated with female birds, although males of some bird species become broody and some non-avian animals also show broodiness.

Definition of broody in the English dictionary

The first definition of broody in the dictionary is moody; meditative; introspective. Other definition of broody is wishing to sit on or hatch eggs. Broody is also wishing to have a baby of her own.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BROODY


boodie
ˈbuːdɪ
boody
ˈbuːdɪ
camoodi
kæˈmuːdɪ
crudy
ˈkruːdɪ
foodie
ˈfuːdɪ
foody
ˈfuːdɪ
Judy
ˈdʒuːdɪ
Kuchipudi
ˈkuːtʃɪˌpuːdɪ
moody
ˈmuːdɪ
nudie
ˈnjuːdɪ
rudie
ˈruːdɪ
shrewdie
ˈʃruːdɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BROODY

brood
brood hen
brood mare
brood pouch
brooder
broodier
broodiest
broodily
broodiness
brooding
broodingly
broodless
brook
Brook Farm
brook lamprey
brook trout
brookable
Brooke
brookie
brookite

WORDS THAT END LIKE BROODY

antibody
anybody
bloody
body
Cody
custody
everybody
goody
goody-goody
hoody
melody
nobody
nonwoody
parody
Peabody
rhapsody
somebody
unbloody
upper body
woody

Synonyms and antonyms of broody in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «broody» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BROODY

Find out the translation of broody to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of broody from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «broody» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

抱窝
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

clueca
570 millions of speakers

English

broody
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बच्चेवाली
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نزاع إلى التأمل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

задумчивый
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

choca
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মনমরা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

couveuse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Malas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

brütig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

不機嫌な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

생각에 잠기는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Broody
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trầm tư mặc tưởng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பறவையானது அடைகாக்கும் விருப்பமுடையதாகிறது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ब्रूडी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

düşüncelere dalan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

broody
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zamyślony
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

задумливий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cloșcă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

broody
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

broody
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

broody
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

broody
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of broody

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BROODY»

The term «broody» is regularly used and occupies the 95.573 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BROODY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about broody

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2 QUOTES WITH «BROODY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word broody.
1
Benedict Cumberbatch
I've been broody since I was 12, but I can't just get anyone pregnant. It has got to be the right person.
2
Michael Foot
A Royal Commission is a broody hen sitting on a china egg.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BROODY»

Discover the use of broody in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to broody and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The broody hen
After several unsuccessful attempts, the broody hen lays a clutch of eggs and hatches them, and out pops speckled peepers.
Olivier Dunrea, 1992
2
How to Set a Broody Hen, Just Like Your Grandma Did
The broody will warm and dry her chicks, usually taking about an hour. Remove the soiled nesting material, as soon as the broody takes her chicks out into the broody run. Refresh the nest with light hay and cedar chips. Sweep the broody ...
K.c. Jacob Nofsinger, 2013
3
The Pituitary Gland: Anterior pituitary
Thus, the question whether prolactin is the hormone that induces 'broody' behaviour in all birds or only in some must remain open. In view of the antagonism between ovarian (or testicular) function and prolactin, the question arises whether ...
Geoffrey Wingfield Harris, Bernard T. Donovan, 1966
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Survey of English Dialects: The Dictionary and Grammar
n a BROODY HEN IV.6.7. b.iu:d L brooder 1. n a BROODY HEN IV.6.7. KiuidaY Nth NfSfHrtEss.b-iuidatKSx 2. n a hen that is sitting on eggs. Km: do Y brooding hen n a BROODY HEN IV.6.7. bJu:dm en Y Nth Hrt broodster n a BROODY HEN  ...
Clive Upton, David Parry, John David Allison Widdowson, 1994
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The Small-Scale Poultry Flock: An All-Natural Approach to ...
Spotting Broodiness “But how do I know a hen has gone broody?” Unlike the wren, the chicken broody does not usually make a new nest for incubating her eggs. There can be exceptions—as when a hen who is completely free-ranging hides ...
Harvey Ussery, 2011
6
The Joy of Keeping Chickens: The Ultimate Guide to Raising ...
Before you can hatchthe eggs, however,you need a henthat still hasthematernal urge to become broody. A broody hen is one that haslaidanest or clutch of eggs and has begun sitting on them (setting) withthe intentionofhatching. Once thehen  ...
Jennifer Megyesi, 2013
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My Pet Chicken Handbook: Sensible Advice and Savvy Answers ...
Sensible Advice and Savvy Answers for Raising Backyard Chickens Lissa Lucas, Traci Torres. Having our chicks raised by a good broody hen is our favorite way to care for them. It's simply wonderful to see a mother hen with her babies—it's ...
Lissa Lucas, Traci Torres, 2014
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Survey English Dialects
n a BROODY HEN 1V.6.7. brurd L brooder I. n a BROODY HEN 1V.6.7. brurdo Y Nth Nf Sf Hrt Ess, brurdol' K Sx 2. n a hen that is sitting on eggs. brurdo Y brooding hen n a BROODY HEN 1V.6.7. brurdrn en Y Nth Hrt broodster n a BROODY ...
Michael V. Barry, 2013
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Advances in Agriculture Research and Application: 2011 Edition
“The influence of broodiness on egg production was evaluated, and correlations between the age of the first broody cycle (AFB), duration of first broody cycle, and interval between the end of the first broody cycle and the re-laying of eggs were ...
‎2012
10
The Golden Countess: A Mike Edwards Adventure
Broody said with a puzzled look on his face. "What's the difference?" Mike smiled, "About two thousand dollars — It sounds like you only need a band mask; it's cheaper. Now, what about the CO2 scrubbers?" For the next two hours Mike ...
Andy Anderson, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BROODY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term broody is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Sam Faiers displays her enviable figure in a plunging swimsuit in …
'I think I've always been broody. I look forward to the day when I feel settled enough to start a family.' Sam's elder sister, Billie, welcomed her ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Caitlyn Jenner Wants To Be A Mom – Using Bruce's Sperm!
Revealed another pal: “Cait has been feeling broody as hell for months. She says it must be all the hormones she's taking! She's also very ... «The National Enquirer, Jul 15»
3
True Detective Season Two is Missing the Artistry
The shots in True Detective season two are as broody and dark as they need to be to get the point across, but they don't inspire. This could be ... «True Detective Rumors, Jul 15»
4
How the dog industry went barking mad: Why Irish owners are …
"I'm fur-baby broody," she enthused, leaving me idly wondering if her brother was married to a terrier and how many of the other 'nieces and ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
5
'True Detective' Digs a Bit Deeper in 'Maybe Tomorrow'
Taylor Kitsch's naturally broody face conveys that inner struggle beautifully, and pairing him with a couple of gay prostitutes to prowl Semyon's old club offers a ... «ScreenCrush, Jul 15»
6
Sarah Harding: I'm over the hill
... her two-year relationship with music producer Mark Foster, and she confessed she's already feeling broody to settle down and have children. «TV3.ie, Jul 15»
7
DC cinematic universe's plan and How comparison with Marvel is futile
Just cast someone like Adrien Broody or Gerard Butler or any star , you'll have an undeniably awesome performance and a Huge hit. «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
8
Loved up Peter Andre and Emily Macdonagh spark baby rumours …
Pete recently admitted he's feeling broody, saying: 'Emily and I will try for a baby as soon as we're man and wife. I imagine we'll probably get ... «NOW Magazine, Jul 15»
9
The state of the musical nation: best albums of the year so far
Björk's album of heartbreak and loss comes wrapped with broody strings and distended electronics. Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell The most ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
10
Red Sox, Tigers champs of Riverton Little League
Members of the Red Sox were Tyler McKiernan, Paxton Rees, Derrik Lange, Tyler Dorrell, Broody Bates, Ricky Hoffman, Chayse Wilson, Skyler ... «The Ranger, Jul 15»

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