Broody
Pronunciation: /ˈbruːdiː/
Broody (adjective)
- thinking deeply about something, often in a serious or sad way.
- describing a bird that wants to sit on eggs to hatch them.
Examples
- She looked broody as she stared out the window.
- He became broody after reading the letter.
Common collocations: broody expression, broody mood, broody hen, broody behavior