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clucky Synonyms
Another word for clucky
Choosing another word for clucky depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Experiencing a strong desire to have a baby or care for young children (informal, also used in New Zealand and British English).
Usage Example
"Holding her sister's newborn baby all afternoon made her feel unexpectedly broody."
Strongest
broody
Strong
maternal
• adjective (Context 2)
Inclined to sit on eggs in order to hatch them, or making frequent clucking sounds (of a hen).
Usage Example
"The farmer moved the broody hen into a quiet nesting box away from the rest of the flock."
Strongest
broody
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Clucky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/clucky