Used frequently in anglo-english lingo to describe a (usually well-known) person in the second person.

Sometimes can be used in a curt tone, but rarely, if ever carries a profane connotation.

Equivalent to dude, machan

Not to be confused with traditional English usage, which is profane.

Term of camaraderie and affection between male friends. A colonial inheritance that is distinctly working class, bastard is used in exactly the same way among the higher classes.