Meanings
How to pronounce "mother hen":
AU
A female chicken who bears eggs or chicks.
An outspoken and overprotective woman or person dealing with others' affairs.
Alternative form of mother-hen
Example Sentences
1
She's always fussing over her children, like a mother hen.
2
The coach acts like a mother hen, making sure the players are well taken care of.
3
My roommate is such a mother hen, always checking if I've eaten and if I'm warm enough.
4
The queen bee is surrounded by her worker bees, who tend to her like mother hens.
5
She watches her little brother like a mother hen, making sure he doesn't get into trouble.
