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pussy-whip

American  
[poos-ee-hwip, ‐wip] / ˈpʊs iˌʰwɪp, ‐wɪp /

verb (used with object)

pussy-whipped, pussy-whipping

  1. Slang: Vulgar. (of a woman) to dominate or control (a romantic partner); henpeck.

Other Word Forms

  • pussy-whipped adjective

Etymology

Origin of pussy-whip

First recorded in 1950–55; pussy 2 ( def. ) + whip ( def. )

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