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Definition of mutt

mutt

/mʌt/
mutt
Plural:mutts
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• noun

1

A dog of mixed breed or unknown ancestry.

Example

"They decided to adopt a scruffy little mutt from the local animal shelter rather than buying from a breeder."

2

North American An ignorant, clumsy, or foolish person.

Example

"The frustrating mistake caused the manager to mutter that he was working with a bunch of mutts."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While originally a derogatory term for a foolish person, 'mutt' is now primarily used as an affectionate or neutral term for a mixed-breed dog, lacking the harsh pejorative tone of 'cur' or 'mongrel'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Early 20th century (originally US slang): derived as an abbreviation or clipping of the word 'muttonhead', meaning a stupid or foolish person.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mutt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mutt
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