henpecked

Meanings

• adjective (henpecked man)

  A man who is dominated and harassed by his wife.

  - "He was a henpecked husband, always doing what his wife wanted."
  - "Despite being the breadwinner, John was still a henpecked husband in his own home."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɛnpɛkt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1078781"

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Synonyms

pussywhipped , under the thumb , uxorious

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with henpecked
pecked , beaked , specked

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Variants

List of all variants of henpecked that leads to same result
henpeck , henpecked , henpecking , henpecks

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Etymology

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Derived from the image of a hen pecking at a rooster, symbolizing a domineering wife.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'henpecked' first appeared in print in the 17th century.

2. Henpecked husbands are a common trope in literature and media, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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Related Concepts

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1. domestic violence: Henpecking is a form of emotional abuse and falls under the umbrella of domestic violence.

2. gender roles: The concept of a henpecked husband challenges traditional gender roles and expectations.

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Culture

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In literature and media, the term 'henpecked' is often used to depict a submissive husband or male partner.

How to Memorize "henpecked"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hen pecking at a rooster, representing a domineering wife.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'henpecked' with a submissive husband or male partner.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'HEN' stands for 'Harassed Every Night' by a wife.

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