Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bastard
noun
/ˈbæstərd/
Definition
A person born of parents who are not married to each other.
Examples
- She found out that he was a bastard, born out of wedlock.
- He called the rude man a bastard for his disrespectful behavior.
- Despite being labeled a bastard, he proved to be a hardworking individual.
Meaning
The term often refers to someone who is illegitimate, but it can also be used informally as an insult or to describe someone as unpleasant or despicable.
Synonyms
- illegitimate child
- scoundrel
- rapscallion
- rogue
