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missus.

Wife or girlfriend.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmɪs.əz//ˈmɪs.ɪz//ˈmɪs.əs/
  1. Wife or girlfriend.

    Australia · New-Zealand · UK · colloquial
    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.
  2. Term of address for a woman.

    Australia · New-Zealand · UK · colloquial
    'Scuse me missus, but your petticoat's showing.
Where this word comes from

Representing a common pronunciation of Mrs, a reduced form of Mistress.

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