Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mut

Noun
/mʌt/
Definition
A term often used to refer to a dog, especially a mixed-breed or mongrel.
Examples
  • He adopted a cute little mut from the shelter.
  • There’s a mut barking in the yard next door.
  • Her mut loves to play fetch at the park.
Meaning
The word ‘mut’ is a casual or informal way to talk about a dog, typically implying that it is not of a pure breed.
Synonyms
  • Dog
  • Mongrel
  • Canine