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Meaning of word mongrel from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine. Something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin.

Example : The architecture was a kind of bastard suggesting Gothic but not true Gothic.

Synonyms : bastard

Meaning : An inferior dog or one of mixed breed.

Synonyms : cur, mutt

demolish (verb)
Destroy completely.

dispose (verb)
Give, sell, or transfer to another.

most (adjective)
(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

stethoscope (noun)
A medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body.

cockroach (noun)
Any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects. Some are domestic pests.

wear away (verb)
Cut away in small pieces.

fruitfully (adverb)
In a productive way.

cut short (verb)
Interrupt before its natural or planned end.

changeover (noun)
An event that results in a transformation.

wage increase (noun)
The amount a salary is increased.