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Rarehenpecked
The correct spelling is henpecked.
How to pronounce henpecked
/ˈhɛnpɛkt/
adjectiveIPA: /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.(particularly of husbands or boyfriends) Intimidated or overwhelmed by a nagging or overbearing wife or girlfriend.
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