noun a dog, especially a mongrel
In genetics, a mutt can refer to an organism with mixed or varied genetic traits.
Mutt can be used informally to refer to a person in a derogatory way, implying incompetence or lack of pedigree.
A mutt is a mixed-breed dog, often of uncertain or unknown ancestry.
Mutt is commonly used in the context of pet adoption to describe mixed-breed dogs available for adoption.
In a professional context, 'mutt' may be used by a writer to describe a mixed breed dog in a story or article.
A psychologist may use 'mutt' to refer to a person with mixed or unknown ancestry in a clinical setting.