Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clucky
Adjective
/ˈklʌki/
Definition
An informal term often used to describe a feeling of wanting to have children or a noticeable motherly instinct.
Examples
- After spending time with her nieces and nephews, she started to feel quite clucky.
- He jokingly said he’s not ready for any clucky feelings, as he enjoys his freedom.
- Seeing all the baby pictures on social media made her a bit clucky.
Meaning
The term ‘clucky’ usually refers to a person, especially a woman, who is feeling broody or has a strong desire to nurture and care for children.
Synonyms
- Broody
- Maternal
- Yearning for children
