Mutt — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈmət/

Meaning & Definition of Mutt

Mutt (noun)

  1. a mongrel dog, cur
  2. a stupid or insignificant person, fool

Mutt (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a stupid person

    "it's an expensive camera, and I'd rather not turn it over to some mutt"

    similar: airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, bonehead, bubblehead, chowderhead, chucklehead, clodpoll, clot (British), cluck, clunk, cretin, cuddy (British dialect), deadhead, dim bulb (slang), dimwit, dip, dodo, dolt, donkey, doofus (slang), dope, dork (slang), dullard, dum-dum, dumbbell, dumbhead, dummkopf, dummy, dunce, dunderhead, fathead, gander, golem, goof, goon, half-wit, hammerhead, hardhead, idiot, ignoramus, imbecile, jackass, know-nothing, knucklehead, lamebrain, loggerhead (chiefly dialect), loon, lump, lunkhead, meathead, mome (archaic), moron, mug (chiefly British), nimrod (slang), nincompoop, ninny, ninnyhammer, nit (chiefly British), nitwit, noddy, noodle, numskull, oaf, pinhead, prat (British), ratbag (chiefly Australian), saphead, schlub (slang), schnook (slang), simpleton, stock, stupe, stupid, thickhead, turkey, woodenhead, yahoo, yo-yo, dumb cluck
    related: booby, buffoon, fool, goose, loony, madman, nut, zany, loser, gawk, featherbrain, scatterbrain, beast, boor, cad, churl, clown, creep, cur, heel, jerk, skunk, snake, stinker, villain
    opposite: brain, genius
    near: intellect, intellectual, sage, thinker, whiz, wizard, polymath, Renaissance man, sharpie

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mutt

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mutt:

Slang: dim bulb, doofus, dork, nimrod, schlub, schnook
British: clot, prat
Chiefly British: mug, nit
British dialect: cuddy
Chiefly dialect: loggerhead
Archaic: mome
airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, bonehead, bubblehead, chowderhead, chucklehead, clodpoll, cluck, clunk, cretin, deadhead, dimwit, dip, dodo, dolt, donkey, dope, dullard, dum-dum, dumbbell, dumbhead, dummkopf, dummy, dunce, dunderhead, fathead, gander, golem, goof, goon, half-wit, hammerhead, hardhead, idiot, ignoramus, imbecile, jackass, know-nothing, knucklehead

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mutt

Words with the opposite meaning of Mutt:

brain, genius

Related Words for Mutt

booby, buffoon, fool, goose, loony, madman, nut, zany, loser, gawk, featherbrain, scatterbrain, beast, boor, cad, churl, clown, creep, cur, heel, jerk, skunk, snake, stinker, villain

Near Antonyms of Mutt

intellect, intellectual, sage, thinker, whiz, wizard, polymath, Renaissance man, sharpie

Origin & Etymology of Mutt

short for muttonhead dull-witted person

First known use: 1899

Frequently Asked Questions about Mutt

What does "Mutt" mean?

"Mutt" means a mongrel dog, cur. As a noun, it is defined as: a mongrel dog, cur.

What is another word for "Mutt"?

Other words for "Mutt" include airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, bonehead, bubblehead, chowderhead, chucklehead and clodpoll. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mutt" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mutt"?

There are 105 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mutt". Common alternatives include airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, bonehead, bubblehead, chowderhead, chucklehead, clodpoll, clot and cluck.

What is a slang word for "Mutt"?

Slang words for "Mutt" include dim bulb, doofus, dork, nimrod, schlub and schnook.

What is the opposite of "Mutt"?

Antonyms of "Mutt" include brain and genius. Near antonyms include intellect, intellectual, sage and thinker.

How do you use "Mutt" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mutt" in a sentence: "it's an expensive camera, and I'd rather not turn it over to some mutt".

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

"Mutt" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Mutt"?

"Mutt" is pronounced /ˈmət/.