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Synonyms of mongrel

8 similar words

Another word for mongrel is bitsa. Other synonyms of mongrel are bitser, bitzer, cur, mutt and tyke.

Synonyms and similar words for mongrel

nounA dog with a lineage of two or more breeds.

  • bitsa
  • bitser
  • bitzer Australia, IrelandA mongrel dog.
  • cur
  • muttA mongrel dog (or sometimes cat); an animal of mixed breed or uncertain origin.
  • tyke dialectalA mongrel dog.
  • Heinz 57An animal (chiefly a dog) of mixed breed or uncertain origin; a mongrel, a mutt.

nounA thuggish, obnoxious, or contemptible person; (often preceded by "poor") a pitiable person.

  • bastardA contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful person.

Meaning of mongrel

  1. noun A dog with a lineage of two or more breeds.
  2. noun A person of mixed race.
  3. noun A thuggish, obnoxious, or contemptible person; (often preceded by "poor") a pitiable person.

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Questions about synonyms of mongrel

What is another word for mongrel?
Mongrel has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as bitsa, bitser, bitzer, cur, mutt, tyke, Heinz 57 and bastard.
What does mongrel mean?
Mongrel means a dog with a lineage of two or more breeds.

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