hen peck

English

Verb

hen peck (third-person singular simple present hen pecks, present participle hen pecking, simple past and past participle hen pecked)

  1. Alternative form of henpeck
    • 1919, Minnie Bronson, The Woman Patriot - Issues 3-4, page 8:
      Even the common scold heartily despises the husband she can “hen peck.”
    • 1982, Robert E. Dunton, Out where the day begins, page 89:
      Muslim women do not "hen peck" or question their husband's late arrival home, activities, or whereabouts.
    • 2005, Thomas Dixon, The Flaming Sword:
      Well, Mr. Boss Contractor, I'm going to tell you some news as a reward for your letting me hen peck you.

Noun

hen peck (plural hen pecks)

  1. Alternative form of henpeck
    • 2012, Reggie Stroud, Broken Swan, page 20:
      "Girls," Peter sneered, "all they ever want is some good-looking, hen peck, rich guy who will do anything for them.
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