BASTARD

/ˈbɑːs.təd/
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Definition

/ˈbɑːs.təd/
noun
  1. 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. (typically referring to a man) A contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful person.
    “Some bastard stole my car while I was helping an injured person.”
  4. A man, a fellow, a male friend.
    “Get over here, you old bastard!”
  5. (often preceded by 'poor') A person deserving of pity.
    “Poor bastard, I feel so sorry for him.”
verb
  1. To bastardize.
adjective
  1. Of or like a bastard (illegitimate human descendant).
  2. Of or like a bastard (bad person).
  3. Of or like a mongrel, bastardized creature/cross.
  4. Of abnormal, irregular or otherwise inferior qualities (size, shape etc).
    “a bastard culverin”
  5. Spurious, lacking authenticity: counterfeit, fake.
interjection
  1. Exclamation of strong dismay or strong sense of being upset.

Source: Wiktionary

Hooks

Back hooks: BASTARD-S BASTARD-Y

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