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missus

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/ˈmɪs.əs/ · mis-sus

A colloquial term used to refer to a wife.

Meanings

nouninformal

A colloquial term used to refer to a wife.

ایک غیر رسمی اصطلاح جو بیوی کے لئے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔

بیگم

begum

Synonyms

wifespousepartnerبیویاہلیہزوجہ

Antonyms

husbandmanشوہرمرد

Common Collocations

  • the missus
  • my missus
  • missus at home

Example Sentences

I asked the missus if she wanted to go out tonight.

میں نے بیگم سے پوچھا کہ کیا وہ آج رات باہر جانا چاہتی ہیں۔

Maine begum se poocha ke kya woh aaj raat bahar jana chahti hain.

The missus is cooking dinner right now.

بیگم اس وقت رات کا کھانا پکا رہی ہیں۔

Begum is waqt raat ka khana paka rahi hain.

Don't forget to ask the missus about the plans for the weekend.

ہفتے کے آخر کے منصوبوں کے بارے میں بیگم سے پوچھنا مت بھولنا۔

Hafta ke aakhir ke mansoobon ke baare mein begum se poochna mat bhoolna.

Easily Confused With

mistress:'Missus' is a respectful term for a wife, whereas 'mistress' often refers to a woman involved in a romantic relationship with a married man.

Word Family

miss
verbکھو دینا
mistress
nounمحبوبہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'missus' as the person you can’t miss in your life.

Picture a happy couple enjoying a dinner together, symbolizing the bond of marriage.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "mistress" — a woman of authority or control

First known use: 19th century

Initially used as a term of respect, 'missus' evolved into a colloquial form referring to one's wife.