General
missus
What does missus mean?
A man's wife or female partner; 'the missus'. Also 'misso'.
"I'll check with the missus and let you know."
Origin
From 'mistress' via 'missis'; common Australian usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'the missus' mean?
It's a casual way of referring to one's wife or female partner.
Where does 'missus' come from?
It derives from 'mistress' via the spoken form 'missis'.
Is 'the missus' disrespectful?
Generally no, it's used affectionately, though it depends entirely on tone.
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