adj
wifey
Wifey (adj) means Cute or casual slang describing someone as wife-like, or fit to be a wife. Example: “He keeps calling her his wifey even though they only just started dating.”
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Cute or casual slang describing someone as wife-like, or fit to be a wife.
"He keeps calling her his wifey even though they only just started dating."
"She has real wifey energy — always looking after everyone."
How to use wifey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, affectionate way of saying "wife" or "wife material."
When to use it
Very casual — used in texting, social media, and everyday speech, never in formal writing.
Common pairings
my wifey
wifey material
call her wifey
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Word forms
- Comparative
- wifier, more wifey
- Superlative
- wifiest, most wifey
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Etymology
A playful, affectionate form of "wife" formed by adding the informal "-y" ending, the same pattern as "mommy" or "hubby."
Rhymes for wifey
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What does “wifey” mean?
The word “wifey” means cute or casual slang describing someone as wife-like, or fit to be a wife. In plain terms, an informal, affectionate way of saying "wife" or "wife material.".
How do you use “wifey” in a sentence?
Here is “wifey” used in a sentence: “He keeps calling her his wifey even though they only just started dating.”
What part of speech is “wifey”?
“Wifey” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of wifey?
"wifey" (adj) means cute or casual slang describing someone as wife-like, or fit to be a wife.
