misteress
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Meaning · English
A male partner in an extramarital relationship; a male paramour; a kept man.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He had a long-standing relationship with his married female CEO boss, and in his eyes, had sex for salary. In her eyes, he was a convenient misteress.
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 “misteress” mean?
A male partner in an extramarital relationship; a male paramour; a kept man.
Is “misteress” formal or informal?
misteress is generally slang.