a mother hen



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a mother hen

A person who looks out for the welfare of others, especially to a fussy, intrusive, or overprotective degree. Jenny can be a bit of a mother hen when we're out at the bars. I wish she would just relax a little and let us have a good time! My dad is pretty relaxed about most things, but he can be a bit of a mother hen when it comes to who I hang out with.
See also: hen, mother

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Annelienahn-nə-LEENDutch
PimPIMDutch
Tymoteuszti-maw-TE-uwshPolish
MiltonMIL-tənEnglish
Nhung-Vietnamese
Cecyliatse-TSIL-yahPolish