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Henpecked Meaning in English

word

ˈhɛnˌpɛkt
HEN-pekt
hˈɛnpɛkt
HEN-pekt

التعريف

A man who is controlled or dominated by his wife and often does what she tells him, usually used humorously or disapprovingly.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Almost always describes a man. Informal, slightly old-fashioned, and can be mildly insulting. Often appears in jokes or teasing comments. Not used for positive qualities like helpfulness or respect.

جمل نموذجية

He is henpecked by his wife and always does what she says.

basic

People joked that he was henpecked at the party.

basic

Some say he is henpecked, but he doesn't mind.

basic

My uncle is so henpecked, he has to ask his wife before buying a new shirt.

natural

Whenever someone calls him henpecked, he just laughs it off.

natural

Honestly, being henpecked doesn't bother him — he’s happy with his marriage.

natural