"malewife" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: malewives [plural]
Etymology: Compound of male + wife. Etymology templates: {{glossary|Compound}} Compound, {{com|en|male|wife||||||||alt1=|alt10=|alt2=|alt3=|alt4=|alt5=|alt6=|alt7=|alt8=|alt9=|g1=|g10=|g2=|g3=|g4=|g5=|g6=|g7=|g8=|g9=|id1=|id10=|id2=|id3=|id4=|id5=|id6=|id7=|id8=|id9=|lang1=|lang10=|lang2=|lang3=|lang4=|lang5=|lang6=|lang7=|lang8=|lang9=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|pos1=|pos10=|pos2=|pos3=|pos4=|pos5=|pos6=|pos7=|pos8=|pos9=|t1=|t10=|t2=|t3=|t4=|t5=|t6=|t7=|t8=|t9=|tr1=|tr10=|tr2=|tr3=|tr4=|tr5=|tr6=|tr7=|tr8=|tr9=}} male + wife, {{com+|en|male|wife}} Compound of male + wife Head templates: {{en-noun|malewives}} malewife (plural malewives)
  1. (Internet slang, fandom slang) A man in a relationship with a dominant and assertive woman (a "girlboss") who takes on a traditionally feminine role, especially by being a stay-at-home dad. Tags: Internet, slang Related terms: henhussy, househusband, stay-at-home dad
    Sense id: en-malewife-en-noun-3TgMIajY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle

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