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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

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

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

Like I said, Scholes is my ultimate hero but me and my missus both love Ruud.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2024

“I’m late for supper as it is, and you know what the missus will say if I can’t eat a bite of what she’s been cooking.”

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt




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