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Definition of missus

missus

/ˈmɪs.əz/
mis · sus
Plural:missuses
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missus Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A man's wife (used informally or humorously, typically preceded by 'the' or a possessive adjective).

Example

"He promised to check with the missus before booking the weekend fishing trip."

2

An informal form of address for a woman, or historically the female head of a household.

Example

"Can I help you carry those heavy bags to your car, missus?"

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to a wife, 'missus' is almost always preceded by the definite article 'the' or a possessive determiner (e.g., 'the missus' or 'his missus').

• Nearby Words

misstate
misstatement
misstep
missus
missy
mist
mistake

Word Origin & Etymology

Recorded from the late 18th century as a phonetic spelling representing the colloquial pronunciation of 'mistress' (as abbreviated to 'Mrs.').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Missus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/missus
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