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mister

The correct spelling is mister.

How to pronounce mister

[ˈmɪstə(ɹ)]
noun

IPA: [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)]

Say it like: Mis-ter

The correct spelling is mister. A title conferred on an adult male, usually when the name is unknown. Also used as a term of address, often by a parent to a young child. For example: "You may sit here, mister."

Usage Examples

You may sit here, mister.

Odessa D. uses a mister Sunday to fight the 106-degree heat at a NASCAR race in Fontana, California.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A title conferred on an adult male, usually when the name is unknown. Also used as a term of address, often by a parent to a young child.
  2. 2.Someone's business or function; an occupation, employment, trade.
  3. 3.A kind, type of.
  4. 4.Need (of something).
  5. 5.Necessity; the necessary time.

verb

  1. 1.To address by the title of "mister".
  2. 2.To be necessary; to matter.

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