bastards

Noun

bastard (countable and uncountable, plural bastards)

1. (dated) A person who was born out of wedlock, and hence often considered an illegitimate descendant.
   • Jarrod: Who are you?
     Heath: Your father’s bastard son.1965, The Big Valley

   Synonyms:

   love child, born in the vestry, illegitimate

2. A mongrel (biological cross between different breeds, groups or varieties).
3. (derogatory, offensive, usually, vulgar) A contemptible, inconsiderate, overly or arrogantly rude or spiteful person.
   • Some bastard stole my car while I was helping an injured person.

   Synonyms:

   son of a bitch, arsehole, asshole, ass, assface, asshat, asswipe, bitch, blackguard, blaggard

4. (endearing, humorous) A man, a fellow, a male friend.
   • lucky bastard
5. (often preceded by ‘poor’) A suffering person deemed deserving of compassion.
   • Poor bastard, I feel so sorry for him.
6. (informal) A child who does not know their father.

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