The difference between Mongrel and Mutt

When used as nouns, mongrel means someone or something of mixed kind or uncertain origin, whereas mutt means a mongrel dog (or sometimes cat).


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  1. Mongrel as a noun (often, pejorative):

    Someone or something of mixed kind or uncertain origin; especially, a dog that is such.

    Examples:

    "That dog is a mongrel, who knows what breed it could be!"

  2. Mongrel as a noun (slang, Australia, New Zealand):

    A thuggish, obnoxious, or contemptible person; a pitiable person.

  1. Mutt as a noun:

    A mongrel dog (or sometimes cat); an animal of mixed breed or uncertain origin.

  2. Mutt as a noun (figuratively, sometimes, derogatory):

    A person of diverse ancestry.

  3. Mutt as a noun (chiefly, US, slang, derogatory):

    An idiot, a stupid person.

  1. Mutt as a noun:

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