Mongrel — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈmäŋ-grəl/ mon·grel

Meaning & Definition of Mongrel

Mongrel (noun)

  1. an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds or strains; especially, one of unknown ancestry
  2. a cross between types of persons or things

Mongrel (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera

    "a mongrel dog"

    similar: cold-blooded, cross, crossbred, hybrid, mixed
    related: grade, half-bred, dihybrid, trihybrid, crossed, hybridized, interbred, outcrossed
    opposite: blooded, full-blood, full-blooded, purebred, thoroughbred
    near: pedigreed, inbred, linebred, straightbred

Mongrel (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera

    "mongrels often suffer fewer health problems than purebreds"

    similar: cross, crossbred, crossbreed, hybrid, intercross
    related: mule, outcross, half-bred
    near: full-blood, pureblood, purebred, thoroughbred

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mongrel

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mongrel:

cold-blooded, cross, crossbred, hybrid, mixed, crossbreed, intercross

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mongrel

Words with the opposite meaning of Mongrel:

blooded, full-blood, full-blooded, purebred, thoroughbred

Related Words for Mongrel

grade, half-bred, dihybrid, trihybrid, crossed, hybridized, interbred, outcrossed, mule, outcross

Near Antonyms of Mongrel

pedigreed, inbred, linebred, straightbred, pureblood

Word Forms of Mongrel

Derived words: mongrel (adjective), mongrelization (noun), mongrelize (transitive verb)

Origin & Etymology of Mongrel

Middle English, probably from mong mixture, short for ymong, from Old English gemong crowd among

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Mongrel

What does "Mongrel" mean?

"Mongrel" means an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds or strains; especially, one of unknown ancestry. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds or strains; especially, one of unknown ancestry. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mongrel"?

Other words for "Mongrel" include cold-blooded, cross, crossbred, hybrid, mixed, crossbreed and intercross. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mongrel" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mongrel"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mongrel". Common alternatives include cold-blooded, cross, crossbred, hybrid, mixed, crossbreed and intercross.

What is the opposite of "Mongrel"?

Antonyms of "Mongrel" include blooded, full-blood, full-blooded, purebred and thoroughbred. Near antonyms include pedigreed, inbred, linebred and straightbred.

How do you use "Mongrel" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mongrel" in a sentence: "a mongrel dog"; "mongrels often suffer fewer health problems than purebreds".

Is "Mongrel" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mongrel" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Mongrel"?

"Mongrel" is pronounced /ˈmäŋ-grəl/ and divided into syllables as mon·grel.

What is the origin of the word "Mongrel"?

"Mongrel" comes from Middle English, probably from mong mixture, short for ymong, from Old English gemong crowd among. First known use: 15th century.