Bastard
/ˈbɑːs.təd/
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.
Anagrams of Bastard
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
b3
a1
s1
t1
a1
r1
d2
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Bastard
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Bastard"
Bastard is a 7-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "bastard" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Bastard" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "bastard" is a medium-scoring word.