mongrelize

transitive verb

mon·​grel·​ize ˈməŋgrəˌlīz How to pronounce mongrelize (audio)
ˈmäŋ-
-ed/-ing/-s
: to cause to become mongrel
mongrelizer
-zə(r)
noun
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

mongrel entry 1 + -ize

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“Mongrelize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mongrelize. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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