mother hen

mother hen

n. A person who fusses over others in an overprotective manner.

moth′er hen′

n. a person who attends to the welfare of others, esp. one who is fussily protective. [1950–55]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	mother hen - a person who cares for the needs of others (especially in an overprotective or interfering way)individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"
	2.	mother hen - a hen with chicksbiddy, hen - adult female chicken

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