wifebeater

Meaning

Noun

• One who (usually as a repeated practice) beats his wife, or a husband prone to violence.
• A kind of sleeveless shirt, often but not exclusively worn as an undershirt.
• Stella Artois, a brand of lager beer.

Related

Similar words

• abusive husband
• A-shirt, athletic shirt, beater, muscle shirt, singlet (chiefly Australia, UK), tank top, vest

Origin

• From wife + beater. The lager acquired this nickname because, being relatively strong, it was thought to lead to drunken disputes.