Definition of Mutt and Jeff in English:

Mutt and Jeff

(also Mutton jeff)

noun ˈmʌt ən(d) ˈdʒɛf

slang

1A pair of people having widely divergent characteristics, especially dramatically different heights; a pair of stupid, comically ill-matched men. Also in extended use.
2US. A pair of police interrogators, one of whom adopts a threatening approach while the other is sympathetic and conciliatory; the style of questioning practised by such a pair. Frequently attributive Compare "cop".

adjective ˈmʌt ən(d) ˈdʒɛf

slang

British Deaf.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in E. E. Cummings (1894–1962), poet and painter. From the names of two characters, Mutt (originally Mr. Mutt) and Jeff, one tall and the other short, appearing in a popular comic strip created by Harry Conway ‘Bud’ Fisher, U.S. cartoonist. In form Mutton jeff reflecting a colloquial pronunciation; compare mutton.

Definition of Mutt and Jeff in US English:

Mutt and Jeff

(also Mutton jeff)

nounˈmʌt ən(d) ˈdʒɛf

slang

1A pair of people having widely divergent characteristics, especially dramatically different heights; a pair of stupid, comically ill-matched men. Also in extended use.
2US. A pair of police interrogators, one of whom adopts a threatening approach while the other is sympathetic and conciliatory; the style of questioning practised by such a pair. Frequently attributive Compare "cop".

adjectiveˈmʌt ən(d) ˈdʒɛf

slang

British Deaf.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in E. E. Cummings (1894–1962), poet and painter. From the names of two characters, Mutt (originally Mr. Mutt) and Jeff, one tall and the other short, appearing in a popular comic strip created by Harry Conway ‘Bud’ Fisher, U.S. cartoonist. In form Mutton jeff reflecting a colloquial pronunciation; compare mutton.

单词	Mutt and Jeff
释义	Definition of Mutt and Jeff in English: Mutt and Jeff (also Mutton jeff) noun ˈmʌt ən(d) ˈdʒɛf slang 1A pair of people having widely divergent characteristics, especially dramatically different heights; a pair of stupid, comically ill-matched men. Also in extended use. 2US. A pair of police interrogators, one of whom adopts a threatening approach while the other is sympathetic and conciliatory; the style of questioning practised by such a pair. Frequently attributive Compare "cop". adjective ˈmʌt ən(d) ˈdʒɛf slang British Deaf. Origin Early 20th century; earliest use found in E. E. Cummings (1894–1962), poet and painter. From the names of two characters, Mutt (originally Mr. Mutt) and Jeff, one tall and the other short, appearing in a popular comic strip created by Harry Conway ‘Bud’ Fisher, U.S. cartoonist. In form Mutton jeff reflecting a colloquial pronunciation; compare mutton. Definition of Mutt and Jeff in US English: Mutt and Jeff (also Mutton jeff) nounˈmʌt ən(d) ˈdʒɛf slang 1A pair of people having widely divergent characteristics, especially dramatically different heights; a pair of stupid, comically ill-matched men. Also in extended use. 2US. A pair of police interrogators, one of whom adopts a threatening approach while the other is sympathetic and conciliatory; the style of questioning practised by such a pair. Frequently attributive Compare "cop". adjectiveˈmʌt ən(d) ˈdʒɛf slang British Deaf. Origin Early 20th century; earliest use found in E. E. Cummings (1894–1962), poet and painter. From the names of two characters, Mutt (originally Mr. Mutt) and Jeff, one tall and the other short, appearing in a popular comic strip created by Harry Conway ‘Bud’ Fisher, U.S. cartoonist. In form Mutton jeff reflecting a colloquial pronunciation; compare mutton.
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