wifebeaters

Ribbed tank tops

A wifebeater is a man who physically abuses his wife.

The term also refers to a sleeveless white undershirt, the stereotype being that such garments are worn by men who beat their wives: He answered the door in a stained wifebeater.

The shirt sense is common enough that it appears on retail tags, though some find this objectionable.

stereotype

domestic violence

Abuse between household members

aggression · assault · battery · perpetrator · abuser · machismo · chauvinism · patriarchy · sexism · oppression

garment

tanktop

Sleeveless casual top

ribbed · cotton · athletic · muscle shirt · vest · jersey · casualwear · summerwear · layering · innerwear

Opposites
formality of attire

wifebeatersdress shirts

Formal collared garments

white tie · formalwear · business attire · blazers · suit jackets

sleeve coverage

wifebeatersturtlenecks

High-collared knit shirts

sweaters · parkas · overcoats · hoodies · cardigans

garment purpose/layer

wifebeatersouterwear

Protective top garments

overcoats · topcoats · jackets · outer layers

Family

wife, wives, wifely, wifehood, housewife, midwife, beat, beats, beater

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13