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henpecked

The correct spelling is henpecked.

How to pronounce henpecked

/ˈhɛnpɛkt/
adjective

IPA: /ˈhɛnpɛkt/

Say it like: Hen-pek-ed

The correct spelling is henpecked. (particularly of husbands or boyfriends) Intimidated or overwhelmed by a nagging or overbearing wife or girlfriend.

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Definition

adjective

  1. 1.(particularly of husbands or boyfriends) Intimidated or overwhelmed by a nagging or overbearing wife or girlfriend.

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