noun

mutt

muht

Mutt (noun) means a dog of mixed or uncertain breed. Example: “They adopted a scruffy mutt from the shelter.”

noun

A dog of mixed or uncertain breed.

"They adopted a scruffy mutt from the shelter."

Informal, often dismissive: a foolish or stupid person.

"Don't listen to that mutt, he doesn't know what he's talking about."

How to use mutt

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA mixed-breed dog, or informally, an insult meaning someone foolish.

When to use it

The "foolish person" sense is informal and can come across as insulting.

mutts plural

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They adopted a scruffy _____ from the shelter.

A shortening of "muttonhead."

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What does “mutt” mean?

The word “mutt” means a dog of mixed or uncertain breed. In plain terms, a mixed-breed dog, or informally, an insult meaning someone foolish.

How do you pronounce “mutt”?

“Mutt” is pronounced muht (/mʌt/ in IPA).

How do you use “mutt” in a sentence?

Here is “mutt” used in a sentence: “They adopted a scruffy mutt from the shelter.”

What part of speech is “mutt”?

“Mutt” is a noun.

How many meanings does “mutt” have?

“Mutt” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dog of mixed or uncertain breed.

hybrid git mingle cur mongrel