bitzer
1 synonym for bitzer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (informal) A dog of mixed or unknown breed.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Unknown. Originally used of dogs. Perhaps from bits + -er, in reference to the dog's composition from multiple different "bits". The spelling with tz may be influenced from other names of breeds (e.g. spitz, shih tzu, etc.) or in imitation of German names. Compare also German Betze (“bitch, female dog”).
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