"bastich" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: bastiches [plural]
Etymology: Blend of bastard + bitch. Coined by DC Comics, which used it in Lobo's dialogue as a minced oath for bastard or bitch. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|bastard|bitch}} Blend of bastard + bitch Head templates: {{en-noun}} bastich (plural bastiches)
  1. (colloquial, derogatory) An obnoxious or contemptible person. Wikipedia link: DC Comics, Lobo (DC Comics) Tags: colloquial, derogatory Categories (topical): English minced oaths, People
    Sense id: en-bastich-en-noun-uo3KlauZ Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1994 April 6, The Daveman, Flameman 2094, “FLAME: Record Co. Bastiches”, in alt.rock-n-roll.metal.ironmaiden (Usenet), retrieved 2022-06-30",
          "text": "OK, I'm pissed. Those record company bastiches who decide what songs go on what albums and cds. The Live After Death cd would be awsome if the mother fuckers at capitol would have left all of the songs on it.",
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          "ref": "1996 May 12, SRCRAB, “In position, awaiting further orders”, in alt.journalism.gonzo (Usenet), retrieved 2022-06-30",
          "text": ">> Oh dear god! That's strictly geek work... and you know it!\nI can't argue, but in todays market, moderately well-paid geek work is better than low paid geek work. At least I have a voice, and that's my point. The deluded bastiches actually read what I write, and sometimes act accordingly.",
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          "ref": "1998 January 4, Tom Beliech, “God damn Eldar!!!!!”, in rec.games.miniatures.warhammer (Usenet), retrieved 2022-06-30",
          "text": "> Most of the changes in the world happen because someone thinks of an idea and wants to make money out of it.\nNo, that's how those \"cottage industries\", to use your words, get started. The crap begins when some bastich in a suit sees that the small entrepreneur is making money, and wants in on the deal: \"I see your idea is working, and I want a piece of it, so I'll play organizer for you in exchange for the lion's share of the profits. Unless, of course, you WANT to stay small forever - we can make sure you stay THAT way, too.\" The person who actually \"thought of the idea\" in the first place eventually becomes inconsequential in terms of the money-making engine.",
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          "ref": "1998 December 8, XDarkblade, “How do I subscribe someone to many mailinglists?”, in alt.hackers.aol.sucks (Usenet), retrieved 2022-06-30",
          "text": ">Most mailing lists send a letter to the person's email asking for verification that they signed up, so in other words it's a waste of time.\nActually, there are a handful that don't. Like the PrOn ones. SOme bastich obviously subscribed ME to a few, and I'm inundated with spam..",
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          "text": "2006 April 25, Spaceman Spiff, “All the teams we play against are money grubbing bastiches...”, in rec.sport.football.college (Usenet), retrieved 2022-06-30:",
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