Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mutt
Noun
/mʌt/
Definition
A mutt is a dog that is of mixed breed, not belonging to any specific breed.
Examples
- They adopted a lovable mutt from the animal shelter.
- Despite being a mutt, he was the best friend I could have asked for.
- She takes her mutt for a walk every evening in the park.
Meaning
The term ‘mutt’ often refers to dogs that are a combination of various breeds, which can result in a wide variety of appearances and temperaments.
Synonyms
- mixed breed
- crossbreed
- mongrel
- designer dog
