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How to say: mongrel

Spelling: Mongrel Syllables  mongrel
US accent
/mˈɔŋɡɹəl/
UK accent
/mˈɒŋɡɹəl/
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Definition

Definition — derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin

e.g. “the architecture was a kind of bastard suggesting Gothic but not true Gothic”

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