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mother hen

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun mother hen has 2 senses
  1. mother hen - a person who cares for the needs of others (especially in an overprotective or interfering way)
    --1 is a kind of
    person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
  2. mother hen - a hen with chicks
    --2 is a kind of
    hen, biddy

Definitions from the Web

Mother Hen

Description:

The term "mother hen" refers to a person, usually a woman, who constantly feels the need to nurture, protect, and oversee others in a caring and often overbearing manner. It is often used as a metaphorical expression to describe someone who assumes a position of authority and takes care of those around them as if they were their own children.

Examples:

Noun - Parental Figure:

The mother hen made sure all the children were wearing their jackets before leaving for the field trip.

Noun - Overprotective Person:

My sister is such a mother hen; she won't let me go camping alone.

Noun - Caretaker:

The team captain acts as a mother hen, making sure all her teammates are well-prepared for the game.

Adjective - Overprotective:

She has a mother hen instinct, always worrying about everyone's safety.

Verb - Hover and Protect:

She tends to mother hen her younger siblings whenever they are playing near the road.

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