Hen peck

"Hen peck" in a Sentence (4 examples)

Even the common scold heartily despises the husband she can β€œhen peck.”

Muslim women do not "hen peck" or question their husband's late arrival home, activities, or whereabouts.

Well, Mr. Boss Contractor, I'm going to tell you some news as a reward for your letting me hen peck you.

"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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