wifebeater

== English == === Alternative forms === wife beater, wife-beater === Etymology === From wife +‎ beater. The sleeveless shirt acquired the nickname by association with men who commit domestic violence. The lager, being relatively strong, was thought to lead to drunken disputes. === Pronunciation === === Noun === wifebeater (countable and uncountable, plural wifebeaters) One who (usually as a repeated practice) beats his wife, or a husband prone to violence. (Canada, US, colloquial, derogatory) A type of sleeveless shirt, often but not exclusively worn as an undershirt. [from 1950s] (uncountable, UK, colloquial) Stella Artois, a brand of lager beer. ==== Synonyms ==== (one who beats one’s wife): abusive husband (a kind of sleeveless shirt): A-shirt, athletic shirt, beater, muscle shirt, singlet (chiefly Australia, UK), tank top, vest ==== Descendants ==== → Polish: żonobijka (calque) ==== Translations ==== === See also === wife-beating question === References ===