Mother-hen definition

A person who is protective toward others, often, to a degree considered excessive.

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A person who fusses over others in an overprotective manner.

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(literally) A female chicken who bears eggs or chicks.

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(idiomatic) An outspoken and overprotective woman dealing with others' affairs.

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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:

mother-hen

Plural:

mother-hens