Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cuckold
Noun
/ˈkʌk.əld/
Definition
A man whose wife is unfaithful to him.
Examples
- He felt humiliated after discovering he had been made a cuckold.
- In literature, the cuckold often plays a role in romantic comedies.
Meaning
The term cuckold refers specifically to a husband whose spouse has engaged in an affair. It historically carries a sense of humiliation for the unfaithful partner.
Synonyms
- Cheated husband
- Husband of an unfaithful wife
