Pirate Lingo
| Aaaarrrrgggghhhh! | Pirate catch phrase of grumbling or disgust |
|---|---|
| Lad, lass, lassie | A kid or young person |
| Landlubber | An inexperienced or clumsy person who doesn’t have any sailing skills |
| Letters of Marque | Government-issued letters allowing privateers the right to piracy of another ship during wartime |
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What does a pirate call a friend?
Matey – A pirate’s friend.
What were pirate insults?
Here are some cool pirate insults to try:
- Rapscallion.
- Galley Slave.
- We’ll rip and burn yer jolly roger!
- Scabby sea bass.
- Dance with Jack Ketch.
- Dead men tell no tales.
- Hands off me booty!
- Ye lily-livered!
Why did pirates say land ho?
Used to express surprise or joy, to attract attention to something sighted, or to urge onward as in Land ho! or Westward ho! Common name for sailors of the Royal Navy. This was due to the tar used to seal planks would often get on sailors backs and legs if they slept on deck.
What do pirates say when they are happy?
‘Yo ho ho!’
– Pirate interjection expressing great joy. Repeated at increasing volume during the ingestion of grog.
What does Aye Avast mean?
Advertisement. Avast Ye: A command meaning pay attention or listen. Aye, Aye: Yes, I understand.
What swear words did pirates use?
Pirates don’t swear much, instead their language is more creative. For example instead of saying “you smell like s***!” you could say “ayy me matey, ye look like ye a bin swimmin in the sewers.”
How did pirates say hello?
Ahoy – A pirate greeting, or a shout to attract an attention. Something like “Hello!” or “Yo!”.
What’s a female pirate called?
18th-century pirates
| Name | Life | Culture |
|---|---|---|
| Ingela Gathenhielm | 1692–1729 | Swedish |
| Anne Bonny born Anne Cormac, aliases Ann Bonn and Ann Fulford, possibly also Sarah Bonny | 1698–1721 (disappeared) | Irish |
| Mary Read, alias Mark Read | c. 1690–1721 | English |
| Mary Farley, alias Mary / Martha Farlee / Harley / Harvey | Irish |
What slang did pirates use?
Pirate Lingo
| Aaaarrrrgggghhhh! | Pirate catch phrase of grumbling or disgust |
|---|---|
| Ahoy, Me Hearties! | Hello, my friends, crew members, etc.; addressed to group |
| All Hand Hoy! | Everyone get on deck! |
| Avast Ye | Pay attention and check this out! |
| Aye | Yes |
Do pirates say Yo ho ho?
Ahoy is the most versatile pirate word used in movies and books. Sailors use it to call to other ships, greet each other, warn of danger, or say goodbye. The Online Etymology Dictionary says that it probably came from “a hoy” a nautical term related to hauling.
Why did pirates say Shiver me timbers?
So the saying ‘shiver me timbers’ was most likely alluding to the shock of a large wave or cannonball smashing into the ship and causing the hull to shudder or split asunder.
What do you say when a sailor dies?
“Fair winds and following seas” is a common phrase for those in the United States Navy, where it’s used to say farewell to those retiring or leaving for deployment.
What do pirates call their ship?
barque (also bark) A sailing ship with from three to five masts, all of them square rigged except the after mast, which is fore and aft rigged; a small vessel that is propelled by oars or sails.
How do you talk like a pirate?
Pirate lingo: useful pirate words and phrases
- bilge rat – an insult referring to a rat that lives in the worst place on the ship – the bilge.
- landlubber – a person unfamiliar with the sea or sailing.
- avast – stop; cease and pay attention.
- shiver me timbers – expresses shock, surprise or annoyance.
- ahoy – hello.
- aye – yes.
What is Jack Sparrow’s catchphrase?
“Wherever we want to go, we’ll go.”
What do pirates call their food?
This is part of the larger Pirate Speak article.
The Sandman Will Keep You Awake – The Loop.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Galley | The ship’s kitchen |
| Grub | Food |
| Hardtack | A flour and water biscuit, stored dry for long trips. |
What does hearties mean in pirate?
When pirates say “me hearties”, they’re giving due respect to a person for bravery or other admirable qualities. “Hearty” was even another word for “sailor” from the 18th to the early 20th century.
Do pirates say Arrr or Argh?
Pronounced also as “Yarrr!” and “Arg!”, the word “Arrr!” is traditionally said by pirates when responding “yes” or when expressing excitement.
Why do sailors cuss so much?
Gilje says that over time sailors took more and more pride in their salty reputation, and while insults like “son of a bitch” became widespread among 19th-century Americans of all professions, sailors “embraced cursing with a distinct gusto” and elevated it into an “art form.” The ability to swear freely was
How does a sailor swear?
Sailor Talk
Jack Nasty-Face: A cook’s assistant. Jaw-me-down: An arrogant, overbearing and unsound loud arguer. Lubber: An awkward, unseamanlike fellow. Shaking a cloth in the wind: In galley parlance, expresses being slightly intoxicated.