mutt

mutt · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A dog of mixed breed; a mongrel.

  2. 2.

    (informal, derogatory) A stupid or incompetent person.

Forms

plural: mutts

Related words

Antonyms: pedigree, purebred
See also: canine, dog, mongrel
Synonyms: mixed-breed, mongrel

Etymology

Shortened form of muttonhead ("a stupid person"), from the early 20th century.