mutt
Americannoun
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a dog, especially a mongrel.
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a stupid or foolish person; simpleton.
noun
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an inept, ignorant, or stupid person
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a mongrel dog; cur
Etymology
Origin of mutt
1900–05, short for muttonhead
Example Sentences
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Paul Conyngham's months-long quest to fight his rescue mutt Rosie's cancer has grabbed the attention of OpenAI boss Sam Altman, who called it an "amazing story" in an X post on Friday.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
A mutt owned by Ed Koch’s chef also hung out at the residence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
At their feet circles Bertolt, the mutt they rescued from the street and named, with on-the-nose affection, after the German playwright and director Bertolt Brecht.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025
There’s a look in his eye like a hungry mutt staring at a butcher shop window: pathetic and moony and flummoxed by how to get what he wants.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025
Ralph even mimicked Boyboy, Pete’s mutt — strutting around, barking showily, calling himself “Ralph-Ralph.”
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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