noun
mutt
muht
Mutt (noun) means a dog of mixed or uncertain breed. Example: “They adopted a scruffy mutt from the shelter.”
noun
1
A dog of mixed or uncertain breed.
"They adopted a scruffy mutt from the shelter."
2
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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mutts
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Etymology
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.
