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
Nadir-Arabic
ErlandER-lahnd (Swedish)Swedish, Danish
Slavica-Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Macedonian
Ekenedilichukwu-Western African, Igbo
Chikondichee-KON-deeSouthern African, Chewa
Tiwlip-Welsh