Meaning of the word mongrel in English
What does mongrel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mongrel
US /ˈmʌŋ.ɡrəl/
UK /ˈmʌŋ.ɡrəl/
Noun
1.
a dog of no definable type or breed
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Our family adopted a cute little mongrel from the shelter.
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He prefers mongrels to purebred dogs because they often have fewer health issues.
2.
a person of mixed race or origin (often offensive)
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The term 'mongrel' can be used offensively to describe people of mixed heritage.
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Historically, the word 'mongrel' was sometimes applied to people in a derogatory way.
Adjective
of mixed origin or character
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The architecture was a mongrel mix of styles from different eras.
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His writing style is a mongrel blend of formal and informal language.