rat bastard

plural rat bastards · alternative rat-bastard

1. derogatoryslangA thoroughly despicable and untrustworthy person; a scoundrel.

   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.

   2012, Mary Burton King, Fool Me Once... Final Resolution, →ISBN, page 15

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   '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.'

   2010, Christine Feehan, Night Game, →ISBN