Wife or girlfriend. A lad’s term.
Missus
Example Sentences
"The missus won't be happy about this."
"Better ask the missus first."
Etymology & History
British term for wife. From 'Mrs' (mistress). 'The missus' means wife. Working-class particularly. 'Me missus' is possessive affectionate. Shows British working-class marriage language.
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General British
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Mild
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Formality
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