Mongrel

Origin 1

Late 15th century, from obsolete mong ("mixture") + -rel("(pejorative)"); from Old English gemong ("mingling") (whence Modern English among), from Proto-Germanic *mang- ("mix").

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Full definition of mongrel

Noun

mongrel

(plural mongrels)

Someone or something of mixed kind or uncertain origin; especially, a dog that is such.That dog is a mongrel, who knows what breed it could be!

Synonyms

(someone of mixed kind) bitsa, bitser or bitzer UK, Australia, cut, mutt

Related terms

among

Hyponyms

moggy of a cat

Origin 2

mongrel

(plural mongrels)

(slang, Australia) A thuggish or obnoxious person.