Bastard
/ˈbɑːs.təd/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:11 pts7 letters
Definition of Bastard
noun
- A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
- A mongrel (biological cross between different breeds, groups or varieties).
- (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."
- A man, a fellow, a male friend.
"Get over here, you old bastard!"
- (often preceded by 'poor') A person deserving of pity.
"Poor bastard, I feel so sorry for him."
adjective
- Of or like a bastard (illegitimate human descendant).
- Of or like a bastard (bad person).
- Of or like a mongrel, bastardized creature/cross.
- Of abnormal, irregular or otherwise inferior qualities (size, shape etc).
"a bastard culverin"
- Spurious, lacking authenticity: counterfeit, fake.
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SYNONYMS
arseholeassholeson of a bitchborn in the vestryillegitimatelove-child
ANTONYMS
legitimate