bastard

/ˈbɑːs.təd/ · noun

Meaning

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.
A man, a fellow, a male friend.
(often preceded by 'poor') A person deserving of pity.
A child who does not know his or her father.
To bastardize.
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).
Spurious, lacking authenticity: counterfeit, fake.
Used in the vernacular name of a species to indicate that it is similar in some way to another species, often (but not always) one of another genus.
Exclamation of strong dismay or strong sense of being upset.

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