bastardry

[ bas-ter-dree ]

noun

, Australia and New Zealand.

1. unpleasant, often aggressive behavior.

bastardry

/ ˈbæs-; ˈbɑːstədrɪ /

noun

1. slang.
   malicious or cruel behaviour

Word History and Origins

Origin of bastardry¹

1635–45, for earlier sense; bastard + -ry