Ouch, that hurt.
Ah ya bastart
AH yah BAS-tart
ɑː jə ˈbastərt
Interjection
Example Sentences
"Ah ya bastart, that was ma toe!"
"Stubbed ma finger - ah ya bastart!"
Etymology & History
Scottish exclamation combining "ah" (oh) with "ya bastart" (you bastard). Despite the profanity, often used humorously among friends. The Scots pronunciation "bastart" reflects the typical vowel shift.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1900s
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Language
mild
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Formality
very informal
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