Hen-peck
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Hen-peck is a verb meaning Alternative form of henpeck.
Meaning
Alternative form of henpeck.
Example Sentences
"You see, I am a hen-peck," he said.
Laura didn't have to hen-peck the man; he was a self-made wimp.
But—Oh! ye lords of ladies intellectual, Inform us truly, have they not hen-peck'd you all?
I don't want to hen-peck you ! Hen-pecking is shocking bad taste. But I won't be a slighted, neglected wife; I have a spirit of my own, and I won't meekly submit to be ignored.
Word Forms
- hen-pecks
- hen-pecking
- hen-pecked
Synonyms for hen-peck
Depending on context, synonyms include peck, nag.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nag, peck, paich, bopeep, pettyfog, hmph.
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