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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024mis•ter1 /ˈmɪstɚ/USA pronunciation n. - This word is used as a title of respect before a man's name or position, and is usually written as Mr.:[Mister]Mr. Jones. "Mr. Mayor, what is your opinion?'' they shouted.
- Informal Terms This word is used as an informal term of address to a man:[singular]Watch out, mister!
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024mis•ter1 (mis′tər),USA pronunciation n. - (cap.) a conventional title of respect for a man, prefixed to the name and to certain official designations (usually written as the abbreviation Mr.).
- Informal Termssir (used in direct address and not followed by the name of the man addressed):Mister, is this your umbrella?
- (cap.) a title prefixed to a mock surname that is used to represent possession of a particular attribute, identity, etc.:Mister Know-it-all.
- Militarythe informal or social title used in addressing a military warrant officer or any naval officer below the rank of commander.
- Education(esp. in military schools and colleges)
- a term of respect used by cadets in addressing upperclassmen: used with surname.
- a term of disparagement used by upperclassmen in addressing cadets:Mister, tuck in that shirttail!
- Slang Terms[Older Use.]husband:You and the mister staying long?
v.t. - to address or speak of as "mister'' or "Mr.''
- variant of master 1545–55
- Botanya spray, nozzle, or similar device for misting plants.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: mister /ˈmɪstə/(sometimes capital) n - an informal form of address for a man
- the official form of address for subordinate or senior warrant officers
- the official form of address for all officers in a merchant ship, other than the captain
- US the official form of address used by the commanding officer to his officers, esp to the more junior
- Brit the form of address for a surgeon
- the form of address for officials holding certain positions: mister chairman
vb - (transitive) informal to call (someone) mister
Etymology: 16th Century: variant of master Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Mister /ˈmɪstə/ n - the full form of Mr
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