Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mother-hen

Noun

/ˈmʌðər hɛn/

Definition

A mother hen is a hen that is particularly protective of her chicks, often used metaphorically to describe someone who is overly protective toward others.

Examples

The teacher was a real mother-hen, always checking in on her students and making sure they were okay.
She acts like a mother-hen when it comes to her younger siblings, constantly worrying about their safety.