missus

Hubby's other half

Missus is an informal term for wife: I'll have to check with the missus.

It represents the spoken pronunciation of Mrs. and carries a folksy or working-class tone.

With "the" it typically refers to one's own wife or the wife of someone contextually understood: The missus won't let me stay out late.

spouse

wife

Female marriage partner

partnerOne who shares activity
brideWoman getting married
helpmateSupportive life partner

lifemate · companion · consort · matrimony · marriage · wedlock · wedded · spousal · nuptial · housewife

endearment

darling

Beloved person or pet

sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
belovedOne who is treasured
dearestMost treasured one

dear · love · honey · pet · treasure · precious · doll · angel · soulmate · ladylove

informal

ma'am

Polite term for women

madamFormal address for women
ladyCourteous term for woman
womanAdult female human

dame · matron · her · she · mum · mom · mother · herself · indoors

Categories

Britishismsbloke, blimey, bloody, cheers, loo
spouseshusband, wife, spouse, hubby, wifey
pet namessweetheart, darling, Buddy, honey, Max
chariot racingchariot, chariots, charioteer, chariot races, chariot racing
gal slanggals, chick, babe, girl, girls

Opposites

spousal role

missushubby

Male spouse, informally

husband · mister · man · other half · old man

gender/sex

missusman

Adult male human

mister · bloke · fella · gent · gentleman

formality of address

missusMrs.

Married woman's honorific

madam · ma'am · lady · mistress

Phrases

missing outFailing to partake
missed callPhone contact attempt failed
missed outFailed to partake
missing linkUndiscovered ancestral connection
missing personUnlocated person sought by authorities
missing the pointFailing to understand essence

Family

missing, missed, missy, missive, missuses, missis

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