pussy-whipped
Spineless before spouse
Pussy-whipped describes a man seen as excessively submissive to his female partner, allowing her to control his decisions and behavior.
The term is vulgar and often used mockingly: He's so pussy-whipped he has to ask permission to go out with the guys.
Sometimes hyphenated, sometimes one word.
Also shortened to whipped.
Controlled through persistent nagging
- submissiveReadily yielding to control
- controlledKept within limits
- doormatEntry rug for wiping
- pushoverEasily defeated opponent
spineless · obedient · compliant · subservient · meek · cowed · dominated · manipulated
Complained repeatedly at someone
- girlfriendFemale romantic partner
- wifeFemale marriage partner
- partnerOne who shares activity
- marriageFormal union between partners
jealous · permission · approval · leash · curfew · controlling · possessive · clingy
henpecked
Controlled through persistent nagging
- submissiveReadily yielding to control
- controlledKept within limits
- doormatEntry rug for wiping
pushover · spineless · obedient · compliant · subservient · meek · cowed · dominated · manipulated · weak-willed
nagged
Complained repeatedly at someone
- girlfriendFemale romantic partner
- wifeFemale marriage partner
- partnerOne who shares activity
marriage · jealous · permission · approval · leash · curfew · controlling · possessive · clingy · demands
pussy-whippedwearing the pants
Having domestic authority
dominant · controlling · in charge · in control · the boss
pussy-whippedindependent
Free from external control
autonomous · free agent · unattached · bachelor · self-determined
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