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wifey

noun

ˈwī-fē

Definition of wifey

as in wife

the female partner in a marriage she sternly informed her husband that she did not appreciate being introduced as "the wifey" at gatherings

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Recent Examples of wifey To honor his wifey-to-be's birthday, Usher posted a sweet carousel with some of their moments together. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 Individual #1 gets a car (even a crappy Prius) and all wifey gets is… a recording. — Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 1 Oct. 2025 Christian Serratos is entering her wifey era with a unique engagement ring on her finger. — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024 Is wifey a term of endearment—not to be confused with the actual wife? — James R. Sanders, VIBE.com, 16 Aug. 2024 Fellow Cactus Jack running mate Don Toliver invades the scene and gives a NSFW shout-out to his wifey. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 July 2024 Sage takes a bath and relaxes on the couch with my wifey, Devon. — Ilana Kaplan, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2023 Now, wifey Jennifer Lopez is boasting about his parenting skills. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2023 My wifey my best friend and the mother of my beautiful daughter. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2023

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Created by Rowan Joffé, the series follows Jonah Lynn (Liev Schreiber), a former homicide detective turned recluse following the death of his wife and daughter.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
The Office Lounge offers a variety of signature cocktails, from $15 to $17, like the after hours (reposado tequila, orange juice, lime juice and agave), the work wife (tequila mezcal, strawberry purée, lime juice and Tajín).

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026

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