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Hrsanei Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Hen pecked *** whipped

Hi.
what is the difference between hen pecked and *** whipped?
As far as I know, both describe a man who is subservient and obdient to his wife.
Thank you
Hamid
  

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The difference is that "henpecked" can be said in polite company -- the other expression is vulgar.

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  • The difference is that "henpecked" can be said in polite company -- the other expression is vulgar.
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The difference is that "henpecked" can be said in polite company -- the other expression is vulgar.
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Hi,

It's much more offensive than just 'vulgar'.

Clive
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Thank you for your comments.
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hrsaneiboth describe a man who is subservient and obdient to his wife.
In the usage I'm familiar with, the vulgar expression is more often applied in the case of a girlfriend than a wife.

The more innocent expression is used exclusively for the case of a wife.

I haven't heard either of these expressions for years and years, so I could be wro
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I've only ever heard "hen-pecked" or "under the thumb" here in England.

Edit: Corrected spelling per implied request. CJ
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