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
1
Informal term for one's wife or girlfriend.
"The missus has a list of chores for me to do this weekend."
"I'll have to check with the missus first."
"Harry said he couldn't stop and chat because his missus wanted to go shopping."
2
An informal or dialectal form of address for a woman, or the title "Mrs."
"Thanks, missus, that's very kind."
"'Scuse me missus, but your petticoat's showing."
How to use missus
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When to use it
Informal and often used humorously or affectionately in British English.
Common pairings
the missus
me and the missus
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Word forms
- Plural
- missuses
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Etymology
A casual pronunciation of "Mrs.," itself shortened from "mistress."
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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.
