noun
General Slang
missus
MIS-uz · noun · informal
One's wife or girlfriend.
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Definitions
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A man's wife or female partner; 'the missus'. Also 'misso'.
“I'll check with the missus and let you know.”
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missus In A Sentence
I'll check with the missus and let you know.
Origin & Usage
From 'mistress' via 'missis'; common Australian usage.
People Also Ask
What does 'the missus' mean?
It's a casual way of referring to one's wife or female partner.
Where does 'missus' come from?
It derives from 'mistress' via the spoken form 'missis'.
Is 'the missus' disrespectful?
Generally no, it's used affectionately, though it depends entirely on tone.
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