missis
/ˈmɪsɪz/
noun
- A man's wife or the woman of the house (informal, often used humorously or affectionately).
- I'll have to ask the missis if we can go out tonight.
- He's always joking that the missis runs the household.
- The missis told me to pick up some milk on the way home.
- A form of address for a woman, especially one whose name is not known (informal, sometimes considered old-fashioned or rude).
- Excuse me, missis, you dropped your glove.
- The shopkeeper called out, 'Can I help you, missis?'
- He tipped his hat and said, 'Good morning, missis.'
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