Meaning & Definition of word "Mutt"

Mutt

/mʌt/

1. A dog that is a mixed breed; a mongrel.
- Example: She adopted a cute little mutt from the animal shelter.
2. An untidy or ill-bred dog.
- Example: Even though he looked like a scruffy mutt, he had a sweet disposition.
3. A mixed or hybrid animal, particularly referring to dogs.
- Example: The park is full of friendly mutts running around.

●Originally, 'mutt' was a slang term for a dog, possibly derived from the word 'muffled' which means soft or muted.

mutts are the best:

A phrase expressing preference for mixed-breed dogs.

barking up the wrong mutt:

Making a mistake in choosing a means of getting something.

mutt and jeff:

Used to refer to two contrasting or mismatched things or people.

mongrel:

A dog of mixed breed.

hybrid:

Referring to a dog that is a cross between two different breeds.

canine:

Relating to dogs.

Meaning: An inferior person or thing.

● Example Sentence: He's just a mutt in the business world.

Meaning: A mixed-breed dog used affectionately.

● Example Sentence: Look at that little mutt, he's so cute!