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mister

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪstə/

The English word “mister” has 9 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Alternative spelling of Mister, especially when used as a form of address without a name.
  2. A man.
  3. Someone's business or function; an occupation, employment, trade.
  4. A kind, type of.
  5. Need (of something).
  6. Necessity; the necessary time.
  7. A device that makes or sprays mist.

verb

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

Etymology

Unaccented variant of master, attested since the 15th century.

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