English

Alternative forms

• rat-bastard

Noun

rat bastard ‎(plural rat bastards)

1. (slang, pejorative) A thoroughly despicable and untrustworthy person; a scoundrel.
   • 2010, Christine Feehan, Night Game, ISBN 0748116834:

     'He's a rat bastard,' Flame declared. 'We don't know for certain,' Gator pointed out. 'And for the record, have you ever referred to me as a rat bastard?' 'Yes, several times, but in a different way. He's a slimeball rat bastard. You're just a plain old garden variety man-type rat bastard.'

   • 2012, Mary Burton King, Fool Me Once... Final Resolution, ISBN 1479736775, page 15:

     Since Marcus' will was never located and his estate was destined to be settled in probate court, all the proceeds from the auction would be held in escrow and used to pay off the rat bastard's debts.