Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mongrel

noun

/ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

Definition

A mongrel is a dog of mixed breed or origin.

Examples

The neighborhood was home to many stray mongrels, wandering the streets in search of food.
She adopted a cute little mongrel from the shelter that had a playful nature.
Despite being a mongrel, he won the local dog show due to his charming personality.

Meaning

The term often refers to a dog that does not belong to any specific breed, typically having ancestors from various breeds, resulting in a mix of traits.