Bastard, also a term of endearment.
Bastirt
BAS-turt
ˈbastərt
Noun
Example Sentences
"Ya lucky bastirt!"
"That auld bastirt owes me money."
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
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Era
1800s
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Language
mild
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Formality
very informal
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