Bastoche (en. Bastoche)

/bas'toʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
It refers to a type of rude behavior or attitude.
His way of speaking was so bastoche that it offended everyone.
Su forma de hablar era tan bastoche que ofendió a todos.
It is used to describe something that lacks elegance or subtlety.
The decoration of the party was bastoche and poco refined.
La decoración de la fiesta era bastoche y poco refinada.

Etymology

The term comes from the French 'bâtard', which means bastard, applied to things of low quality.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to speak in bastoche
To speak in a rude or uncouth manner.
hablar en bastoche
bastoche style
A style that lacks elegance and refinement.
estilo bastoche

Related Words

bastardía
Quality of being bastard or of low quality.
bastardía
grosor
Quality of being rude or vulgar.
grosor

Slang Meanings

A person who acts in a coarse and unrefined manner.
That guy is a bastoche, he always interrupts others.
Ese tipo es un bastoche, siempre interrumpe a los demás.
An act or behavior that is considered in bad taste.
I don't want a bastoche show, I prefer something more sophisticated.
No quiero un show bastoche, prefiero algo más sofisticado.