Meaning of mother-hen | Babel Free
Definitions
To behave in an overprotective or extremely nurturing manner (towards).
intransitive, transitive
Examples
“Concerned for Diane's well-being, he mother-henned her constantly.”
“He watched as Jo mother-henned her entire family, including the kids, into the closed café.”
“The two little ones were up on the sidewalk now, being mother-henned by two ladies with blue hair and eating ice cream.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.