English Explanatory Dictionary

malewife

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A man in a relationship with a dominant, assertive woman (a "girlboss"), taking on a traditionally feminine gender role (especially a stay-at-home dad).

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-malewife.wav

Word forms

malewife malewives

Etymology

Compound of male + wife.

Synonyms

househusband henhussy
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