Word
mutt
US/ˈmət/
UK/mˈʌt/
Definition
n. a dog that is a mix of different breeds. People also use this word in a funny or slightly rude way to describe a person who is not pure or has mixed heritage.
n. a dog of mixed breed or a person of mixed racial or ethnic descent. Often carries a derogatory or humorous connotation depending on the speaker's intent and the social context.
Examples
“The mutt ran after the ball in the park.”
“The rescue center is full of mutts waiting for a new home and a good meal.”
“While some people find the term 'mutt' endearing when applied to a dog, its use to describe a person can be perceived as a subtle form of racial slur.”
Examples
simple
“The mutt ran after the ball in the park.”
contextual
“The rescue center is full of mutts waiting for a new home and a good meal.”
complex
“While some people find the term 'mutt' endearing when applied to a dog, its use to describe a person can be perceived as a subtle form of racial slur.”
Etymology
Clipping of muttonhead.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
englishreference.com/q/mutt