Definition of the word broody

Pronunciation of vocabulary broody

broodyadjective

ấp trứng

/ˈbruːdi//ˈbruːdi/

Origin of the word broody

The word "broody" originates from the Old English word "brōd," meaning "wide" or "broad." This referred to the way a hen's body widens and becomes "broader" when she is nesting and preparing to lay eggs. Over time, the term "broody" evolved to encompass the brooding behavior of hens, which includes sitting on eggs for incubation. This behavior became associated with feelings of intense focus, preoccupation, and even melancholy, leading to the modern use of "broody" to describe someone who is moody, pensive, or withdrawn.

Vocabulary summary broody

typeadjective

meaningbrooding

Example of vocabulary broodynamespace

meaning

wanting very much to have a baby

rất muốn có con

  • I reached the age of 27 and suddenly started to feel broody.

    Tôi bước sang tuổi 27 và đột nhiên bắt đầu cảm thấy ủ rũ.

meaning

wanting to lay eggs and sit on them

muốn đẻ trứng và ngồi lên chúng

  • a broody hen

    một con gà mái ấp

meaning

quiet and thinking about something because you are unhappy or disappointed

im lặng và suy nghĩ về điều gì đó vì bạn không vui hoặc thất vọng

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary broody

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