mutt

or mut

[ muht ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a dog, especially a mongrel.
2. a stupid or foolish person; simpleton.

mutt

/ mʌt /

noun

1. an inept, ignorant, or stupid person
2. a mongrel dog; cur

Word History and Origins

Origin of mutt¹

1900–05, Americanism; short for muttonhead

Word History and Origins

Origin of mutt¹

C20: shortened from muttonhead

Example Sentences

Two days after being rescued, the 6-month-old mutts — one tiger-striped, the other jet black — mostly dozed on donated blankets amid chew toys, still drained from their ordeal.

From New York Times

Three prizes were also awarded for best “mutt moments.”

From Seattle Times

Miles is an All-American dog, the American Kennel Club’s name for mutts.

From Seattle Times

Two members of a rope team then rappelled off a cliff and captured the mutt.

From Seattle Times

The yapping mutts were just a sideshow, however, to the main event, which was announced from a dais by Sarah Furness, a local dignitary: the unveiling of Britain’s first memorial statue to Queen Elizabeth II.

From New York Times

Related Words

• pooch