adjective
General Slang
clucky
KLUK-ee · adjective · informal
Feeling maternal; broody.
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Definitions
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Feeling a strong desire to have or hold babies.
“Seeing the newborn made her all clucky.”
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clucky In A Sentence
Seeing the newborn made her all clucky.
Origin & Usage
From a clucking, brooding hen; Australian/British.
People Also Ask
What does clucky mean?
It describes feeling maternal or broody, with a strong urge to have or hold a baby.
Where does the word clucky come from?
It comes from the image of a clucking, brooding hen sitting on her eggs.
Can a man be clucky?
Yes, although it's most often said of women, it can be used for anyone feeling a sudden urge to have children.
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