Bastardize Definition & Meaning

bastardize
verb
  1. change something so that its value declines; for example, art forms
  2. declare a child to be illegitimate

"Bastardize" in song lyrics

See how bastardize is used in real songs:

  • "I uphold the codes y'all bastardize"
    Soul Position — The Extra Mile

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