Henpecked/ˈhenpekt/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific The term 'henpecked' is usually used for men, not women. His friends joked that he was becoming henpecked after marriage. Pro Tip 2/3Possibly Offensive Can imply negative judgment; use carefully to avoid offending someone. I don't think it's fair to call him henpecked just because he's considerate. Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use 'Henpecked' is informal and more common in conversation than formal writing. In casual talk, someone might say a neighbor is 'a bit henpecked'.