Broody — synonyms, definition

1. broody (Adjective)

brooding contemplative meditative musing pensive pondering reflective ruminative

broody (Adjective) — Physiologically ready to incubate eggs. ex. "a broody hen"

broody (Adjective) — Deeply or seriously thoughtful. ex. "Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the 'Byronic hero' - the persona of a broody melancholy young man"

2. broody (Noun)

Sitter brood hen broody hen setting hen

broody (Noun) — A domestic hen ready to brood.

biddy hen