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
GaeGAYEnglish (Rare)
Arturoahr-TOO-roItalian, Spanish
Gennadigye-NAH-dee, gee-NAH-deeRussian
Laurus-Late Roman
OberonO-bər-ahn (English)Literature
Delyth-Welsh