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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

broodiness

/broʊdɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does broodiness mean?

noun

A state of being preoccupied with thoughts of a mother's care for her young, or a tendency to be overly protective or anxious about something.

Example

"Her broodiness made it difficult for her to leave her children at daycare."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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