noun

missus

MIHS-uhz

Missus (noun) means informal term for one's wife or girlfriend. Example: “I'll have to check with the missus first.”

noun

Informal term for one's wife or girlfriend.

"I'll have to check with the missus first."

An informal or dialectal form of address for a woman, or the title "Mrs."

"Thanks, missus, that's very kind."

How to use missus

Learner’s notes

When to use it

Informal and often used humorously or affectionately in British English.

Common pairings

the missus me and the missus

missuses plural, Missuses plural

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I'll have to check with the _____ first.

A casual pronunciation of "Mrs.," itself shortened from "mistress."

Mrs. Mrs

Ms Mrs

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What does “missus” mean?

The word “missus” means informal term for one's wife or girlfriend.

How do you pronounce “missus”?

“Missus” is pronounced MIHS-uhz (/ˈmɪs.əz/ in IPA).

How do you use “missus” in a sentence?

Here is “missus” used in a sentence: “I'll have to check with the missus first.”

What is another word for “missus”?

Words with a similar meaning to “missus” include Mrs. and Mrs.

What part of speech is “missus”?

“Missus” is a noun.

How many meanings does “missus” have?

“Missus” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal term for one's wife or girlfriend.

Ms Mrs