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Definition of wifey

wifey

/ˈwaɪ.fi/
wife · y
Plural:wifies
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• noun

1

An informal, affectionate, or humorous term for a wife.

Example

"He bought a bouquet of flowers to surprise his wifey on their anniversary."

2

A devoted girlfriend or female partner considered to have the qualities of an ideal wife (slang).

Example

"After dating for three years, everyone in the friend group already thought of her as his wifey."

3

Scottish A woman, especially an older or diminutive woman.

Example

"The wee wifey next door always waves from her garden when the children walk past."

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• Rhymes for wifey

• Nearby Words

wifebeater
wifeless
wifely
wifey
wifi
wig
wigan

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, Originally a Scottish diminutive of 'wife' formed with the affectionate suffix '-ey', it has evolved in modern slang to describe a committed girlfriend or a woman viewed as ideal marriage material.

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