mongrel

Definition of mongrel

Nouns

derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin
Synonyms:
bastard
Type of:
variation
an artifact that deviates from a norm or standard
an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
Synonyms:
cur, mutt
Types:
feist, fice
a nervous belligerent little mongrel dog
pariah dog, pie-dog, pye-dog
ownerless half-wild mongrel dog common around Asian villages especially India
Type of:
Canis familiaris, dog, domestic 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

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Words that contain mongrel

mongrelise
 mongrelize