mongrel Meaning & Definition
What Does Mongrel Mean?
Mongrel is a noun that means Anything of mixed kind. A dog with a lineage of two or more breeds. It is also used to mean A dog with a lineage of two or more breeds. As an adjective, it means Of mixed breed, nature, or origin; of or like a mongrel.
Mongrel at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɔ/ |
| Synonyms | cur, scrub and mixed |
| Plural | mongrels |
Mongrel Definition (Noun)
- Anything of mixed kind.
A dog with a lineage of two or more breeds.
That dog is a mongrel; who knows what breed it could be!
- A dog with a lineage of two or more breeds.
That dog is a mongrel; who knows what breed it could be!
- A person of mixed race.
- A thuggish, obnoxious, or contemptible person; a pitiable person.
- An erect penis; an erection.
Mongrel as an Adjective
- Of mixed breed, nature, or origin; of or like a mongrel.
English spelling is often regarded as confusing and unpredictable due to the mongrel nature of that language.
Noun
- Someone or something of mixed kind or uncertain origin, especially a dog.
That dog is a mongrel; who knows what breed it could be!
- A thuggish, obnoxious, or contemptible person; (often preceded by "poor") a pitiable person.
Synonyms of Mongrel
Mongrel synonyms and antonyms →Mongrel in a Sentence
That dog is a mongrel; who knows what breed it could be!
English spelling is often regarded as confusing and unpredictable due to the mongrel nature of that language.
a mongrel dog
Word Forms & Grammar
mongrel (plural mongrels)
mongrel (not comparable)
Origin of Mongrel
Origin 1: From Middle English mongrel, equivalent to mong (“mixture”) + -rel (pejorative diminutive); from Old English ġemang (“mingling”) (whence Modern English among), from Proto-Germanic *mang- (“mix; mixture”).[1]
Origin 2: The raising of /ɔ/ (which would have yielded /ɒ/) to /u/ (hence modern /ʌ/) within Middle English is regular between /m/ and /ŋ/; compare among, monger.
Mongrel: Your Questions Answered
Is mongrel a noun or an adjective?
Mongrel is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for mongrel?
Words with a similar meaning to mongrel include cur, scrub and mixed. See the full list of mongrel synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of mongrel?
The plural of mongrel is mongrels.