Half Breed

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /hæf brid/

Definitions of half breed

noun an animal of mixed or inferior breeding

Example Sentences

A1 My dog is a half breed, with one parent being a Labrador and the other a Golden Retriever.

A2 The shelter has many half breed cats looking for forever homes.

B1 She proudly identifies as a half breed, embracing both sides of her cultural heritage.

B2 The author's latest novel features a protagonist who is a half breed, struggling to find their place in the world.

C1 The documentary explores the challenges faced by individuals who are half breed in a society that tends to categorize people based on their heritage.

C2 As a half breed myself, I have experienced discrimination and prejudice from both sides of my family due to my mixed heritage.

Examples of half breed in a Sentence

formal The term 'half breed' is considered outdated and offensive when referring to someone of mixed racial heritage.

informal Some people still use the term 'half breed' to describe someone who is of mixed race.

slang I heard that guy is a half breed, his mom is from Japan and his dad is from England.

figurative In the world of dog breeding, a half breed can sometimes exhibit the best traits of both parent breeds.

Grammatical Forms of half breed

past tense

half-bred

plural

half breeds

comparative

more half-breed

superlative

most half-breed

present tense

half breeds

future tense

will be half-breed

perfect tense

have been half-breed

continuous tense

is half-breeding

singular

half breed

positive degree

half breed

infinitive

to half breed

gerund

half breeding

participle

half-breed

Origin and Evolution of half breed

First Known Use: 1600 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'half breed' originated in colonial America during the 17th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone of mixed Native American and European descent, the term 'half breed' has evolved over time to be considered offensive and derogatory. It is now seen as a racially insensitive term and is not commonly used in modern language.