Antonyms for missus


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mis-uh z, -uh s
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɪs əz, -əs


Definition of missus

Origin :
  • corruption of mistress; as oral form of Mrs., from 1790; the missus "the wife" attested by 1833.
  • As in lady : noun woman
Example sentences :
  • His account of what had happened after the death of "the Missus" only confirmed my fears.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • Say, Missus, didn't de Sheriff say dat was a perfec' likeness?
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • "Ax the missus for soap to wash 'em," said Matthew, with a grin.
  • Extract from : « Great Uncle Hoot-Toot » by Mrs. Molesworth
  • Yes, I consent to take you out; I don't mind owning you for my missus.
  • Extract from : « Jan and Her Job » by L. Allen Harker
  • He must have hooked his missus's stocking with all the savings gained at very hard work.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • But his missus is always plaguing him to take her to Europe, and that game.
  • Extract from : « The House Under the Sea » by Sir Max Pemberton
  • His missus was too big to call on your mother—she'll call on you, though, you go bail.
  • Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine
  • Besides, Tom was a-worrited with his missus, Tom was, and happen that was worse nor his cold.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
  • "We must invite him to the station, missus," he said to his wife the evening after that event.
  • Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang
  • This was Mrs. Whyte or, as Oliver fondly calls her, "the missus."
  • Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang

Synonyms for missus

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