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mistermis‧ter /ˈmɪstə $ -ər/ ●○○ noun misterOrigin: 1500-1600 master - You don't have any change, do you mister?
- Hand down please, mister Grant.
- Let me tell you something, mister.
- This is no joke, mister, it's for real.
what you call a man when you speak to him► sir formal used especially in formal letters or when speaking to customers, when you do not know a man's name: · I'm sorry sir, we're not serving chicken tonight. Can I recommend the fish?Dear Sir: · Dear Sir, I am writing to apply for the position of Sales Executive advertised in yesterday's "Times". ► Mr British /Mr. American used before a man's family name when you are speaking or writing to him and want to be polite: · Mr Elstone, please may I borrow your pen?· Dear Mr. Pritchard, I am writing to remind you that your rent is now two months overdue. ► mate British informal /buddy American informal use this to talk to a man in a friendly way. Mate and buddy are also often used when talking to a man you do not know, when you are annoyed with him: · You look like you need a drink, mate.· "Can I borrow your car" - "No chance, mate."· It's good to see you, buddy! How've you been?· Hey, buddy! That's my parking space you took. ► mister American spoken use this when you call out to a man and you do not know his name: · Hey, Mister! Look out! 1Mister the full form of Mr ► In people’s names, Mister is always written Mr.2spoken especially American English used to address a man whose name you do not know: Thanks, mister. |