In the UK, originally the white string-vest, but most vests/tank tops get reffered to as Wife-Beaters.
The oniginal example was so called due to the fact that the main type of person who wears string-vests was usually a fat, wife-beating, alchoholic.
A abusive husband/boyfriend/lover who enjoys to abusive his beatiful wife. Often beats her with pillows,stuffed animals,his fist,and the back of his hand.
Husband:DAmn woman give me my f*****g breakfast
Wife: It's on the table get it yourself u damn immmigrant, im feeding the baby, doing the laundry, washing your nasty socks, nd feedeing dat damn dog...SPRINKLES get ur ass over here nd eat your damn food!
Husband:WOman! dont make me go wife-beater on you!
Wife: I wish you would...see what would happen...i wonder who would make your breakfast then.