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.