Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mutt-and-jeff
idiom
/ˈmʌt ənd ˈdʒɛf/
Definition
A phrase used to refer to two people or things that are markedly different in appearance or nature, often in a complementary way.
Examples
- Despite their differences, John and his brother are like mutt-and-jeff.
- The comic duo has a classic mutt-and-jeff dynamic that keeps the audience entertained.
Meaning
The term ‘mutt-and-jeff’ often describes pairs that are strikingly different, typically where one is significantly taller or larger than the other, or where their characteristics contrast sharply yet work together.
Synonyms
- complementary pair
- opposites attract
- contrast
