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Maritess 

A Filipina immigrant who worked as the Super Friends’ maid at the Hall of Justice. A satirical depiction made by comedian Rex Navarette.
Maritess is a parody of an Asian domestic helper.
Maritess by Kar-len O' Whirl February 22, 2009

maritess 

a type of fren who will "trick" you into going out with her to watch a movie with a few "frenz". she is a fun person and beneath her funny and cheery exterior she is a sensitive person.
she pulled a maritess on me and i ended up watching a movie "as soon as we got home"
maritess by Ilaisa May 12, 2004

maritess 

Part of Speech: Noun
Gendered Definition: Female Spouse
Definition: A woman, female (mulcher) who is legally espoused in matrimony.
Etymology: Derived from Latin marita, feminine form of maritus.
Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪrətɛs/

Significance:
It defines the precise role of a female partner within a marriage.
It emphasizes gender inclusivity by complementing the term "maritor."
It Identifies Specifically differentiates women within the context of marriage.
It avoids ambiguities associated with generic terms like "partner."
It improves communication clarity regarding conjugal roles.
It replaces colloquialisms, Germanic and foreign (non-American originated) such as "wifey," introducing a formal yet contemporary option.
Singular Form: maritess
Plural Form: maritesses
Example Sentences:
• "During the ceremony, Sarah joyfully announced herself as David’s maritess."
• "As tradition dictated, Emily signed official papers declaring herself as William’s lawful maritess."
• "Catherine always felt honored to be called someone’s cherished maritess."
• Introducing her newlywed amigress, Anna stated, “encounter Helen, my superior amicable favorite maritess!”
• "Each year they celebrated their anniversary, renewing vows as beloved maritess and maritor."
maritess by Dmitrio July 18, 2025

Maritess productions 

A production company that over-achieves at school projects to the extent that they make other people feel bad.
Justin: Hey guys look at my project!
*shows project*
Quang: Oh thats nice. Lemme show you mine from Maritess Productions.
*hold out super 3-D pop out shit super colorful amazing jaw dropping flabbergasting project*
Justin: Oh mine sucks compared to yours.
Quang: I know. :D
Filipina version of Karen. Most of the time homophobic and promotes gender roles. Usually denies allegations of racism but shares "black face" memes and chugs glutathione and whitening soaps. Makes fun of fellow Filipinoes with regional dialects but tries to imitate the American accent. Also blames victims of rape
Sige Marites!

Hoy Marites alam mo ba?
Marites by Kapitulako June 9, 2020
A nickname that is used to call a group of people who gossips about something.
"There are group of Marites gossiping about something.."
Marites by replies November 29, 2022
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