noun
a dog of mixed or indeterminate breed
adjective
of mixed or indeterminate breed
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The genetic makeup of a mongrel dog is often a mix of various breeds.
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My neighbor's mongrel pup is always causing mischief in the neighborhood.
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That old mongrel of a car finally broke down on the highway.
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The company's new CEO was seen as a mongrel by the traditionalists in the industry.