William Wycherley

He's a fool that marries, but he's a greater that does not marry a fool; what is wit in a wife good for, but to make a man a cuckold?

English Dramatist

Elizabeth Edwards

American Lawyer

It’s a word with negative emotions, suggest betrayal and humiliation.

Negative Connotation

Being called a cuckold can feel insulting, as it implies a lack of control or weakness.

Social Stigma

The term has old-fashioned roots, less commonly used in modern speech.

Historical Usage

The verb suggests an act that betrays trust and causes emotional pain.

Action of Betrayal

It specifically refers to being unfaithful within a marriage or serious relationship.

Infidelity Implication

To cuckold usually happens in secret, with the betrayal not immediately obvious.

Discretion and Secrecy

In literature, a cuckold can be used to add drama or develop a character's storyline.

Literary Device

In literary terms, a cuckold may symbolize larger themes like deception or societal norms.

Symbolic Meaning

A literary cuckold contrasts the ideal of romantic love with the reality of infidelity.

Narrative Contrast

 and believe themselves to be unique, and I'm a millennial and an only child, so, duh! But my favorite, favorite, favorite is "cuck." It's a slur, short for "cuckold," for men who have been cheated on by their wives.

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