wifey
How to Use Wifey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal, affectionate way of saying "wife" or "wife material."
Very casual — used in texting, social media, and everyday speech, never in formal writing.
Word Forms
wifier comparative, more wifey comparative, wifiest superlative, most wifey superlative
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
He keeps calling her his _____ even though they only just started dating.
Etymology
A playful, affectionate form of "wife" formed by adding the informal "-y" ending, the same pattern as "mommy" or "hubby."