missus

/ˈmɪs.əz/

MꞮS · əz (2 syllables)

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Definition

Wife or girlfriend.

Etymology

Representing a typical pronunciation of Mrs, a corrupted form of Mistress.

Example Sentences

  • "Harry said he couldn't stop and chat because his missus wanted to go shopping."
  • "The missus has a list of chores for me to do this weekend."
  • "Sometimes I find myself sitting back and reminiscing / Especially when I have to watch other people kissing / And I remember when you started calling me your missus / All the play fighting, all the flirtatious disses"
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