bastard

¹bas·tard

noun \ˈbas-tərd\

Definition of BASTARD

1

: an illegitimate child

2

: something that is spurious, irregular, inferior, or of questionable origin

3

a : an offensive or disagreeable person —used as a generalized term of abuse b : man, fellow

— bas·tard·ly adjective

Examples of BASTARD

1. Congratulations on getting the job, you lucky bastard!
2. His wife left him, the poor bastard.
3. Life can be a real bastard sometimes.

Origin of BASTARD

Middle English, from Anglo-French, probably of Germanic origin; akin to OldFrisian bost marriage, Old English bindan to bind

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to BASTARD

Synonyms: by-blow, love child, whoreson

Related Words: nephew, niece

Near Antonyms: hero, heroine, idol, role model; gentleman, lady; angel, saint

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Rhymes with BASTARD

dastard, plastered