Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pussy-whipped

adjective
/ˈpʌsi wɪpt/
Definition
A slang term describing a man who is overly submissive or compliant to his girlfriend or wife, often implying that he prioritizes her desires and preferences above his own.
Examples
  • Ever since he started dating her, his friends say he’s totally pussy-whipped.
  • He used to be so independent, but now he seems pussy-whipped by his girlfriend’s demands.
Meaning
Being said to be ‘pussy-whipped’ suggests that a male is yielding to the will of a female partner in such a way that it undermines his own will.
Synonyms
  • Submissive
  • Controlled
  • Dominated