Definition of henpeck Henpeck

/hɛˈnpɛˌk/ - [henpek] - hen•peck

We found 3 definitions of henpeck from 3 different sources.

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What does henpeck mean?

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  • henpeck (v. t.)
    To subject to petty authority; -- said of a wife who thus treats her husband. Commonly used in the past participle (often adjectively).

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  • henpeck, verb, present, 1st person singular of henpeck (infinitive).
  • henpeck, verb (infinitive).

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