missus

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪs.əz/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun informal term of address for someone's wife

Etymology

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

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Synonyms

missis

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Broader (hypernyms)
wife

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