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missus

[mis-uhz, -uhs] / ˈmɪs əz, -əs /


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The monster’s missus comes with as much narrative anticipation as Godot.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

"I stood in the kitchen and my missus said to me, 'Hey Usman, I've never seen you look like this before', and I just burst into tears."

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

"I said to my missus 'I'll never work at Piccadilly whilst Andy's there because his soul show was just excellent'".

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

"Me and my missus were both jumping around in our flat, it was great times," he remembered.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

You’ll have to write to the Pope, missus, to find out what year this child was born in and I’ll save this dress for next year.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt