Bastard, also a term of endearment.
Bastirt
BAS-turt
หbastษrt
Noun
Etymology & History
Scottish pronunciation of "bastard" with characteristic vowel shift. Can be pejorative or affectionate depending on context, common feature of working-class Scots banter.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
๐
Era
1800s
โ
Language
mild
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Formality
very informal
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