henpecked
pronunciation
How to pronounce henpecked in British English:
UK [ˈhenpekt]
How to pronounce henpecked in American English:
US [ ˈhenpekt]
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- Adjective:
- harassed by persistent nagging
Word Origin
- henpecked (adj.)
- 1670s, an image from hen + peck (v.). The henpect Man rides behind his Wife, and lets her wear the Spurs and govern the Reins. [Samuel Butler] The verb henpeck (1680s) apparently is a back-formation.
Example
- 1. He has all the qualities of a henpecked husband .
- 2. A henpecked husband always gives in to his wife .
- 3. He is a man rude but henpecked .
- 4. Mr wilson is henpecked by his wife ; she wears the pants in that family .
- 5. Mr. jones is henpecked his wife .