BASTARD as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • derogatory term for a variation that is not genuine
    • something irregular or inferior or of dubious origin
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the architecture was a kind of bastard suggesting Gothic but not true Gothic
    Hypernyms(s) bastard is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) bastard is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) bastard is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

BASTARD as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • fraudulent
    • having a misleading appearance
    Synonym(s) Similar To
  2. Meaning
    • born out of wedlock
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the dominions of both rulers passed away to their spurious or doubtful offspring- E.A.Freeman
    Similar To