mutt
Dog of mystery
A mutt is a dog of mixed or indeterminate breed—the opposite of a purebred.
The term is informal but not derogatory; many people prefer mutts for their hybrid vigor and unique appearance: We adopted a mutt from the shelter.
Extended to people, mutt means a fool or someone of mixed ancestry, though this use is dated and potentially offensive.
Dog of mixed ancestry
- curContemptible beast or person
- crossbreedMixed-lineage organism
- hybridThing of mixed parentage
- rescueSave from harm
Informal term for canine
- doggoSlang term for canine
- pupYoung canine or seal
- pupperCutesy word for canine
- furballMatted expelled hair clump
hound · canine · critter · fleabag · scruffy · scrappy · rascal · goofball
Non-noble person
- plebeianOrdinary, unrefined person
- underdogPresumed loser beforehand
- ordinaryStandard, unremarkable
- unremarkableNot worthy of comment
nondescript · unregistered · undistinguished · humble · common · everyday
mongrel
Dog of mixed ancestry
- curContemptible beast or person
- crossbreedMixed-lineage organism
- hybridThing of mixed parentage
pooch
Informal term for canine
furball · hound · canine · critter · fleabag · scruffy · scrappy · rascal · goofball · lovable
commoner
Non-noble person
unremarkable · nondescript · unregistered · undistinguished · humble · common · everyday
loyal
Firm in allegiance
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- affectionateShowing warm regard
buddy · pal · sidekick · friend · playmate · protector · watchdog · lapdog · trusty · dependable
muttpurebred
Of single breed ancestry
pedigree · thoroughbred · purebred dog · show dog · best in show