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wammel
What does wammel mean?
A mongrel dog. Specifically the rough, indeterminate, probably-bit-of-everything kind. Said with affection more often than not — a wammel is family even if you don't know what breed.
"He's just a daft wammel but the kids love him."
Origin
Possibly from Anglo-Saxon 'hwaemelec', or a corruption of 'animal'. Confirmed in Black Country dialect lexicons.
Frequently asked questions
What does wammel mean?
A wammel is a mongrel dog — a scruffy mutt. It refers to a mixed-breed, unkempt-looking dog.
How do you use wammel in a sentence?
"That wammel down the entry barks at everyone who walks past."
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