Missus

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈmɪs.É™z/

Origin

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

Full definition of missus

Noun

1. Wife.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.

Synonyms

• Mrs. US, Canada
• Mrs UK

Coordinate terms

• miss
• mister
• mistress
• madam
• maiden
• maid
• master
• matron