henpeck (someone)



henpeck (someone)

Of a woman, to thoroughly and continually dominate, intimidate, bully, or browbeat (a man), especially her boyfriend, partner, or husband. Janet is usually so nice, but when she's around her husband, she just henpecks him relentlessly.
See also: henpeck

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Elodia-Spanish
Antonijo-Croatian
Fima-Russian
Alcuin['ælkwin]
Justina[dʒəs'ti:nə]
Thoma-Old Church Slavic