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bastard

/ˈbæstərd/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does bastard mean?

noun, verb

A person born out of wedlock, or a person who is considered to be of low birth or of poor quality. To spoil or ruin something.

Example

"The child was a bastard, born to a single mother, but he grew up to be a successful businessman."

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