muttly

English

Etymology

From mutt +‎ -ly.

Adjective

muttly (comparative muttlier, superlative muttliest)

1. Relating to or resembling a mutt.
   • 2008, J. D. Warren, Crate & Peril, page 254:

     Let's just say I'm the muttliest mutt this side of the dog pound.

   • 2014, Douglas Clegg, Mischief:

     "He's a muttly mange of a pup. But I'll check in on the son of a bitch tomorrow," Jim promised.

   • 2016, BV Lawson, The Maltese Moon Rock:

     The dog - not a Basenji - started barking as if a hell beast were after it, but as soon as Drayco got close and knelt down with an outstretched hand, the muttly pooch sniffed, woofed, and curled up into a ball on top of Drayco's shoe.