Definition of hen-pecked

hen-pecked

adjective

• extremely obedient to or controlled by one's female partner.

  Last edited on Aug 31 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 31 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'hen':
Hen	Definitions include: shortened form of "Hennessy", a brand of Cognac.
hen-dog	Definitions include: "Hennessy", a brand of Congac.
hen night	Definitions include: a bachelorette party.
hen party	Definitions include: a bachelorette party.
Other terms relating to 'peck':
peck	Definitions include: a brief kiss.

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