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40+ Words that rhyme with bastard

Bastard is a 2-syllable word with 40 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are mastered, plastered, dastard. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of bastard

adjective
  1. fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
noun
  1. insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
  2. the illegitimate offspring of unmarried parents

1 syllable

2 syllables

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Examples of "bastard" in lyrics

See how bastard is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Under the bed backwards bastard"
    Aesop Rock — Coma
  • "Capture the flag, drag that crass little bastard"
    Aesop Rock — Five Fingers
  • "My man Majik Most the sweaty back bastard"
    Apathy f/ Majik Most — Don't Talk to Me

What do these rhymes mean?

custard
sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen
dastard
despicably cowardly; "the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on...December 7th"- F.D. Roosevelt a despicable
mastered
understood perfectly; "had his algebra problems down"
mustard
any of several cruciferous plants of the genus Brassica pungent powder or paste prepared from ground mustard seeds
plastered
(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "bastard" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like mastered, plastered, dastard create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "bastard" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with bastard?
Words that rhyme with bastard include: mastered, plastered, dastard, mustard, custard, sheltered, hard, roasted, toasted, maladjusted, and 30 more.
How many syllables does bastard have?
Bastard has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with bastard?
There are 40 words that rhyme with bastard: 40 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for bastard in a song?
The strongest rhymes for bastard in songwriting are mastered, plastered, dastard. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with bastard?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with bastard include mastered, plastered, dastard, mustard, custard. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: hard; 1-syllable: dastard, mustard; 2-syllable: mastered, plastered. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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