English Explanatory Dictionary

henpeck

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To nag persistently.
  2. to peck or peck at another bird.
noun
  1. A man who is meekly subservient to his wife.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛnpɛk/ /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/ En-au-henpeck.ogg

Word forms

henpeck henpecks henpecking henpecked hen-peck hen peck

Etymology

From hen + peck.

Derived words

henpecked henpecker henpeckery
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