Mister
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- noun
- /ˈmɪstər/
- I'd like to introduce to you the Vice President of the World Series of Poker, Mister Jack Effel.
- Hello, mister
- Hey, mister
- Please, mister
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Watch on YouTubeHe said, tell Mister Jackson not to watch TV.
- He said, tell Mister Jackson not to watch TV.
- However, do not tell Mister Kelly that I'm black.
- All Trump saw was that Mister Kerry is African American.
- The truth of the matter is that Mister Marriott was not suspended.
- Learned that Mister Duthu was in Vietnam.
- You know, it's so crazy that Mister Beast and Lila Gibney are the same age.
- Wait a second though, if she is Santa Claus's daughter, then that would mean that Mister and Missus Claus.
- But I think the problems seem to go a bit deeper than that, Mister Mundell.
- I think that Mister Beast would potentially buy hot ones from BuzzFeed.
- Underhill has somebody coming after him, somebody who thinks that Mister Underhill may have stolen his treasure.
- Get yourself cleaned up a little bit easier for Mister Jack, isn't it?
Examples
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The truth of the matter is that Mister Marriott was not suspended.
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Oh, mister, would you do me a favor?
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No more mister nice guy.
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You got some kind of problem, mister?
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What is wrong with you, mister?
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We'll have none of that, mister.
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You know, mister, I don't think you get enough to eat.
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People say America can't be number one anymore, but mister, we're number one at this.
Academic text (2011) -
Oh, mister, would you do me a favor?
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What is wrong with you, mister?
Synonyms
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A polite title that people put before a man's first or last name
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A French title of respect for a man, like Mr in English
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An old respectful title for a man and a family name
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A German title of respect used before a man's name, like Mr
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A Spanish title used before a man's name to show respect, like Mr
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A polite word used before a man's name, like Mr
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A polite title used before an Italian man's name
A polite title used before a man's name
A respectful word used before a man's name in the Philippines like Mister
A gender-neutral title used before a person's name instead of Mr or Ms
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Etymology
The word Mister comes from the old word master, which long ago meant 'leader' or 'teacher'. Because it once showed respect for a man in charge, it became a polite title we put before a man's name today.