Definition of mongrel Mongrel

monβ€’grel

We found 9 definitions of mongrel from 6 different sources.

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What does mongrel mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

mongrel - derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin; "the architecture was a kind of bastard suggesting Gothic but not true Gothic"
  bastard
  variation an activity that varies from a norm or standard; "any variation in his routine was immediately reported"
mongrel - an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
  cur, mutt
  canis familiaris, domestic dog, dog a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds; "the dog barked all night"
  feist, fice a nervous belligerent little mongrel dog
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • mongrel (Noun)
    Someone or something of mixed kind or uncertain origin; especially, a dog that is such.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary πŸ“˜

  • mongrel (n.)
    The progeny resulting from a cross between two breeds, as of domestic animals; anything of mixed breed.
  • mongrel (a.)
    Not of a pure breed.
  • mongrel (a.)
    Of mixed kinds; as, mongrel language.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ξ©

  • mongrel
    An animal of mixed kind or uncertain origin, especially a dog.

Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue πŸ‘…

  • mongrel
    A hanger on among cheats, a spunger; also a child whose father and mother are of different countries.

Part of speech

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  • mongrel, noun, singular of mongrels.
  • mongrel, adjective.

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