Bastard

/ˈbɑːs.təd/ · noun

Meaning

(dated) A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant..

Definitions by Sense

1. (dated) A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
2. A mongrel (biological cross between different breeds, groups or varieties).
3. (vulgar, offensive or derogatory, usually referring specifically to a man) A contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful person.
4. (endearing or humorous) A man, a fellow, a male friend.
5. (often preceded by ‘poor’) A suffering person deemed deserving of compassion.
6. (informal) A child who does not know their father.
7. (informal) Something extremely difficult or unpleasant to deal with.
8. A variation that is not genuine; something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin, fake or counterfeit.

Example Sentences

Jarrod: Who are you? Heath: Your father’s bastard son.

Some bastard stole my car while I was helping an injured person.

You sick bastard!

Don't be such a bastard already!

I assume that bastard won't be seen again.

“Oh my God, they killed Kenny!” “You bastards!”

lucky bastard

funny bastard

Synonyms for bastard

Antonyms for bastard

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Word Forms

• bastards
• bastid
• more bastard
• most bastard
• bastard!
• bastarding
• bastarded

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