boywife

English

Alternative forms

• boiwife

Etymology

boy +‎ wife or boy +‎ housewife.

Pronunciation

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Noun

boywife (plural boywives)

1. (gay slang, LGBTQ, sometimes humorous) A young male assuming the employment of homemaking, a role traditionally assumed by women; the submissive partner in the relationship who receives great pleasure in "taking care" of his more dominant partner.