Difference between Biddy and Hen

What is the difference between Biddy and Hen?

Biddy as a noun is a woman, especially an old woman; especially one regarded as fussy or mean or a gossipy busybody. while Hen as a noun is a female bird.

Biddy

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a woman, especially an old woman; especially one regarded as fussy or mean or a gossipy busybody. (limited use) an attractive little girl (Colloq) - An Irish serving woman or girl. A name used in calling a hen or chicken, often as "biddybiddybiddy".

Hen

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A female bird.(specifically) A female chicken, especially one kept for its eggs.A woman.The woman whose impending marriage is being celebrated at a hen night.

Example sentence: Be bold and boast, just like the cock beside the hen.

We hope you now know whether to use Biddy or Hen in your sentence.

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