misper
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A missing person.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
‘I had my researchers check the files on all the mispers and cold cases five years either side of that date estimate, on females of that approximate age. This is what they found. Fill your boots.’ He took a large gulp of his drink. / ‘I’m impressed, you've been moving fast.’ / ‘On it like a car bonn
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “misper” mean?
A missing person.
Is “misper” formal or informal?
misper is generally slang.