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Meaning of Mutt and Jeff | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Names given to a pair of companions, usually male, of whom one is tall and the other short.

US, plural, plural-only, slang

Examples

“1962, "Facial Farceur" (film review of A Matter of WHO), Time, 10 Aug., The bowler-hatted Terry-Thomas and Cooper's gangling American business partner (Alex Nicol) team up, Mutt-and-Jeff fashion.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

mutt's nuts Muttama Muttenz Mutter mutter paneer mutterance

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