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Definition of bastard

bastard    Featured Word

noun

  • a derogatory term, usually for an unkind male.
    To resolve Google's penalty against this site, the following citation has been removed: "Meat The Veals", Arrested Development (TV, 2005), Season 2 Episode 16
    To resolve Google's penalty against this site, the following citation has been removed: "Charged", Reaper (TV, 2007), Season 1 Episode 2
    To resolve Google's penalty against this site, the following citation has been removed: Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002 film)
    To resolve Google's penalty against this site, the following citation has been removed: "Fear", Wilfred (TV), Season 1 Episode 3 (2011)
    To resolve Google's penalty against this site, the following citation has been removed: "Anger", Wilfred (US TV), Season 1 Episode 8 (2011)

    Originally submitted by Chris H. from Hurst, TX, USA on Jan 01 1999.  (Edit this definition.)

  • a person born to unmarried parents.
    Are you a bastard?

    Originally submitted by Alec from Union Springs, NY, USA on Jan 12 2003.  (Edit this definition.)

  • a general insult.
    To resolve Google's penalty against this site, the following citation has been removed: "Beyond Belief", Lie To Me (TV, 2010), Season 3 Episode 6

    Originally submitted by WalterGR from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 29 2010.  (Edit this definition.)

  • a male. Used in e.g. "poor bastard", "lucky bastard", etc.
    To resolve Google's penalty against this site, the following citation has been removed: "Pilot", The Tick (TV), Season 1 Episode 1 (2001)
    To resolve Google's penalty against this site, the following citation has been removed: "Mind Over Murder", Family Guy (TV), Season 1 Episode 4 (1999)

    Originally submitted by WalterGR from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 26 2011.  (Edit this definition.)

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