missus

mis·sus

noun
\ˈmi-səz, -səs, especially Southern -zəz\

Definition of MISSUS

1

dialect : mistress 1a

2

: wife <men spend money on themselves, but argue over every dime the missus wants — W. A. Lydgate>

Variants of MISSUS

mis·sus or mis·sis \ˈmi-səz, -səs, especially Southern -zəz\

Examples of MISSUS

1. <usually the missus has the final say-so on buying a house, and the mister has the last word on the purchase of a car>

Origin of MISSUS

alteration of mistress

First Known Use: 1790

Related to MISSUS

Synonyms: helpmate, helpmeet, lady, little woman, madam, wife (or missis), Mrs., old lady, wifey, woman [chiefly dialect]

Related Words: bride; better half, companion, consort, mate, partner, significant other, soul mate, spouse; dowager, matron; hausfrau, homemaker, housekeeper, housewife, stay-at-home; widow

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Rhymes with MISSUS

byssus, Issus