How do you use "The Missus" in a sentence?

Have to ask the missus. Out with the missus.

The Missus

Q: What does "The Missus" mean?

Wife/girlfriend British working-class term for one's wife or long-term girlfriend.

Slang Term BritishAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Casual

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Meaning: Wife/girlfriend

老婆、女朋友

Esposa, parienta

奥さん、彼女

아내, 여자친구

British working-class term for one's wife or long-term girlfriend.

英国工薪阶层用语，指自己的妻子或长期女友。

Término de clase trabajadora británica para referirse a la esposa o novia estable.

妻や長年の彼女を指すイギリスの庶民的な表現。

영국 서민층에서 아내나 오래 사귄 여자친구를 가리키는 표현.

Examples

Have to ask the missus.
得问问我老婆
Tengo que preguntarle a la parienta
カミさんに聞かないと
마누라한테 물어봐야 해.
Out with the missus.
跟老婆出去了
Saliendo con la parienta
カミさんと出かけている
마누라랑 외출 중이야.

Pronunciation

/ðə ˈmɪsɪz/

Usage Guide

Context: married life

Tone: affectionate/joking

✓ Do Say

Working-class British
英国工薪阶层用语
uso de clase trabajadora británica
イギリスの庶民的な表現
영국 서민층 표현

✗ Don't Say

Formal
正式场合
En contextos formales
フォーマルな場面
격식 있는 자리

Common Mistakes

Working-class term

Origin & History

Corruption of 'mistress' meaning wife.

Cultural Context

Era: Historical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Working class

Pop culture: British sitcoms

Regional notes: British/Australian.

Variations

The missusMe missus