dastardly

English

Etymology

dastard + -ly

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɑːstədli/, /ˈdæstədli/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈdæstɚdli/

Adjective

dastardly (comparative dastardlier, superlative dastardliest)

  1. in the manner of a dastard; marked by cowardice; pusillanimous
  2. treacherous; given to backstabbing

Quotations

Adverb

dastardly

  1. In a cowardly or treacherous fashion.
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