"son of a bitch" meaning in English

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Phrase

Audio: en-au-son of a bitch.ogg [Australia] Forms: son of a bitch
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  1. A son of a bitch is a bad man. Synonyms: bastard, fucker
    Sense id: simple-son_of_a_bitch-en-phrase-cjJLda6V Categories (other): Vulgar
  2. You can say son of a bitch when you are angry or upset.
    Sense id: simple-son_of_a_bitch-en-phrase-eh6AyLWz Categories (other): Vulgar
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          "text": "Ah! Son of a bitch, I just cut my hand!"
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