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mother-hens

mother-hens is the third-person singular simple present indicative of mother-hen.

Meaning of mother-hen

Verb

mother-hen (third-person singular simple present mother-hens, present participle mother-henning, simple past and past participle mother-henned)

  1. (intransitive, transitive) To behave in an overprotective or extremely nurturing manner (towards).
    • Concerned for Diane's well-being, he mother-henned her constantly.1997, Renon Klossner Hulet, Don't You Dare Give Up, page 201
    Synonyms:
    hen

Questions about mother-hens

What is mother-hens the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Mother-hens is the third-person singular simple present indicative of mother-hen.

Words near mother-hens in the dictionary

  1. mother-fucker
  2. mother-fuckers
  3. mother-hen
  4. mother-henned
  5. mother-henning
  6. mother-hens
  7. mother-hive
  8. mother-hives
  9. mother-in-law
  10. mother-in-law apartment
  11. mother-in-law apartments

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