demon wife; wife from hell; cruel wife
Colloquial and derogatory term for a domineering, scary, or harsh wife. Often used humorously or in online slang to describe a wife who is strict or intimidating.
My demon wife checks every last bit of my wallet on payday.
My friend left the party early, saying, 'My wife from hell will get mad if I'm late.'
Compound of 鬼 (oni, 'demon, ogre') and 嫁 (yome, 'wife'). The word is a modern colloquial coinage, likely originating from internet slang or casual speech, and is not found in classical Japanese.