What does "malewife" mean?

A man in a relationship with a dominant, assertive woman (a "girlboss"), taking on a traditionally feminine gender role (especially a stay-at-home dad).

What is a synonym for "malewife"?

Common synonyms include: henhussy, househusband.

Malewife

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Noun

1
A man in a relationship with a dominant, assertive woman (a "girlboss"), taking on a traditionally feminine gender role (especially a stay-at-home dad). Internet
"Near-synonyms: househusband, henhussy (archaic, derogatory)"

Synonyms

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henhussy househusband

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"Near-synonyms: househusband, henhussy (archaic, derogatory)"

Etymology

Compound of male + wife.

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