Meaning of the word bastard in English
What does bastard mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bastard
US /ˈbæs.tɚd/
UK /ˈbɑː.stəd/
Noun
1.
a person born of parents not married to each other; an illegitimate child
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In historical contexts, being called a bastard carried significant social stigma.
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The old king had several legitimate children and one bastard son.
2.
(informal, offensive) an unpleasant or despicable person
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He's a real bastard for treating his employees so badly.
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That exam was a real bastard, I barely passed.
Adjective
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of illegitimate birth
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He was known as the king's bastard son.
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The novel tells the story of a bastard prince fighting for his rightful place.
2.
(of a thing) not genuine; fake or inferior
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This is a bastard copy of the original painting.
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The new design was a bastard mix of several different styles.