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Definition bastard in British English

bastard noun

[countable] noun
/ˈbɑːstə(r)d/
2

used after an adjective for talking to or about someone in a funny or sympathetic way

Example

a clever/lucky/poor bastard

3

something that is very difficult or annoying

Example

Passing the final examination is going to be a real bastard.

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4

someone whose parents are not married to each other. This word is now considered to be offensive.

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Definition bastard in British English