General
clucky
What does clucky mean?
Feeling a strong desire to have or hold babies.
"Seeing the newborn made her all clucky."
Origin
From a clucking, brooding hen; Australian/British.
Frequently asked questions
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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