A male white ribbed tank top which has been around since the early 1900's and was very popular as an undergarment before the t-shirt came into common usage.
The shirt acquired the nickname "Wife Beater" in the late 1980's due to the popularity of police reality shows like "Cops" where it seemed like a disproportionately high number of men who were arrested for episodes of domestic violence, as well as other crimes, were wearing a shirt like this.
The main reasons why this garment seem to be favored by men like this are:
1. It's cheap. Many men in this demographic tend to not have a lot of disposable income and, because of the low amount of material that is used to create the shirt, they can be bought in large quantity for very little money.
2. It's good to wear on hot days. Again, because of lack of income, many of the men seen in shows like "Cops" live in unairconditioned homes or trailers which can become extremely hot in warm weather. The design and thinness of the material in the shirt makes it a good option to try and get some relief from the oppressive heat.
The shirt acquired the nickname "Wife Beater" in the late 1980's due to the popularity of police reality shows like "Cops" where it seemed like a disproportionately high number of men who were arrested for episodes of domestic violence, as well as other crimes, were wearing a shirt like this.
The main reasons why this garment seem to be favored by men like this are:
1. It's cheap. Many men in this demographic tend to not have a lot of disposable income and, because of the low amount of material that is used to create the shirt, they can be bought in large quantity for very little money.
2. It's good to wear on hot days. Again, because of lack of income, many of the men seen in shows like "Cops" live in unairconditioned homes or trailers which can become extremely hot in warm weather. The design and thinness of the material in the shirt makes it a good option to try and get some relief from the oppressive heat.
by Sodakak September 15, 2016
1.plural of wife-beater ( also refered to as wifebeater)
2. a gruop of little bitches that compensate for their little peepees(penis) by harming their wives. AKA a pussy
2. a gruop of little bitches that compensate for their little peepees(penis) by harming their wives. AKA a pussy
1."man she looks hot wearing a black bra under a white wife-beater!"
2.a gathering of burt reynolds' is called a flock of wife-beaters
2.a gathering of burt reynolds' is called a flock of wife-beaters
by bleucanadianbeaver July 27, 2006
by DJ Hurtz May 19, 2008
A garment worn which enables the wearer to adopt a pseudo-action venire, extended only by stains, and possible incognito smells. However, if the wearer is a person prone, or tending to act in a less extrovert manner, then he can be seen as a slob, or likeness to the name 'wife-beater'.
by Roy February 16, 2003
A sleeveless t-shirt made for men; however, often worn by women around the house as a dress. Most often it is their partner's shirt, it is seen as attractive by most. Consequently when their partner sees them in this shirt they feel aroused. Which is why it is named the Wife Beater.
by CWray73 August 20, 2017
Article of clothing worn by white trash or thugs. Usually has food and beer stains and is two sizes to small.
by NateJ3000 October 15, 2019
An adjective used to describe someone who is jacked and has just the right chest and ab muscles to fit perfectly into a wife beater. In addition to chest and abs, arms (biceps, triceps, and deltoids) must also be tone and muscular. Obtained by using the bench-press and doing push-ups.
JT: Dude, going to the gym is going to get us to wife-beater-status!
KD: Yeah man, got to keep hitting the bench-press.
JT: Don't forget about push-ups.
KD: True son.
KD: Yeah man, got to keep hitting the bench-press.
JT: Don't forget about push-ups.
KD: True son.
by JTandKD June 25, 2009