Meaning & use
mongrel
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An animal, especially a dog, of mixed or uncertain breed.
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The shelter was full of friendly mongrels looking for a home.
Their family dog was a scruffy mongrel they'd rescued from the street.
A note on using this word
While mongrel is most often used neutrally or affectionately for dogs, applying it to people is considered offensive and should be avoided.
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muttcrossbreed
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