mother-hen
mother-hen · mother-hens · mother-henned · mother-henning
To behave in an overprotective or extremely nurturing mannerTo behave in an overprotective or extremely nurturing manner (towards).
Meaning
1 sensesTo behave in an overprotective or extremely nurturing manner (towards).
Forms
mother-hens, mother-henning, mother-henned, mother-henned| Base form | mother-hen · to mother-hen |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | mother-hens |
| Present participle | mother-henning |
| Past simple | mother-henned |
| Past participle | mother-henned |
irregular
Synonyms
1 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle