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
Muirgel-Irish
Carman['ka:mən]
SpencerSPEN-sərEnglish
Roland['rəulənd]
Calixta-Spanish, Portuguese
Burger['bə:gə]