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
Gittel-Yiddish
Gwythyr-Welsh
JoŽEfaYAW-zhe-fahSlovene
May[mei]
Eustorgius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Malonemə-LONEnglish (Rare)