Mutt

Pronunciation: /mʌt/

Definitions of mutt

noun a dog, especially a mongrel

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a cute mutt playing in the park.

A2 The mutt followed me home and now he's my new pet.

B1 The mutt's wagging tail showed how happy he was to see his owner.

B2 The mutt's mixed breed made him unique and special.

C1 The mutt was a loyal companion, always by his owner's side.

C2 The mutt's playful antics brought joy to everyone around him.

Examples of mutt in a Sentence

formal The mixed-breed mutt was adopted from the animal shelter.

informal I love my little mutt, he's such a loyal companion.

slang Check out that cute mutt running around the park!

figurative The mutt of a plan didn't go as expected and caused more problems.

Grammatical Forms of mutt

• past tense: mutted
• plural: mutts
• comparative: more mutt
• superlative: most mutt
• present tense: mutts
• future tense: will mutt
• perfect tense: have mutted
• continuous tense: is mutting
• singular: mutt
• positive degree: mutt
• infinitive: to mutt
• gerund: mutting
• participle: mutting

Origin and Evolution of mutt

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'mutt' is believed to have originated from a combination of the words 'mutton' and 'mongrel'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used as a derogatory term for a mixed-breed dog, 'mutt' has evolved to be a more commonly accepted and endearing term for any mixed-breed or mixed-heritage dog.