Xanthippe

or Xan·tip·pe

[ zan-tip-ee ]

noun

1. flourished late 5th century b.c., wife of Socrates.
2. a scolding or ill-tempered wife; a shrewish woman.

Xanthippe

/ zænˈtɪpɪ; zænˈθɪpɪ /

noun

1. XanthippeFGreekMISC: wife of Socrates the wife of Socrates, proverbial as a scolding and quarrelsome woman
2. any nagging, peevish, or irritable woman

Example Sentences

These interactions are suddenly more human, not least whenever Xanthippe appears.

From New York Times

Evgeny Nikulin was arrested in Prague last year in connection with allegedly hacking LinkedIn, and Xanthippe Moyssidou was arrested in Greece two months for supposedly operating an online currency exchange accused of money laundering, and Russia is actively challenging attempts by the U.S. to extradite either.

From Washington Times

“At times there are double the number of people than places available at the camp, so the conditions can become very difficult,” Xanthippe Soupli, municipal director at the border town of Idomeni, told state-run ERT television.

From Washington Times

First off, Xanthippe, Jacqueline’s angsty and challenging Daria-esque stepdaughter, is named for the ancient Greek character described to be antagonist.

From Newsweek

Both Jenna and Liz use this phrase liberally throughout 30 Rock, and Kimmy does as well when she argues with Xanthippe during a party.

From Newsweek