What do pirates say when they drink?
What do pirates say when they drink?
These terms are just a few of the larger Pirate Speak article….Pirate Speak – Drinking.
Term | Definition |
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black jack | large drinking cup made of leather and stiffened with tar |
carouser | One who drinks wassail and engages in festivity, especially riotous drinking. |
clap of thunder | A strong, alcoholic drink. |
Crack a bottle | To open or uncork a bottle. |
What do pirates call food and drink?
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Term | Definition |
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Galley | The ship’s kitchen |
Grub | Food |
Hardtack | A flour and water biscuit, stored dry for long trips. |
Hogshead | A 100-gallon barrel of spirits. |
How do pirates say good bye?
Ahoy. 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.
What would a pirate say?
Ahoy – A pirate greeting or a way to get someone’s attention, similar to “Hello” or “hey!”. Arrr, Arrgh, Yarr, Gar – Pirates slang used to emphasize a point. Avast – Pirate speak for pay attention. Aye aye – Confirmation that an order is understood.
What are some pirate quotes?

Life Lessons From Real Pirate Quotes
- “If you’d fought like a man, you would not have been hang’d like a dog.” –
- “In an honest service, there is thin commons, low wages, and hard labor.” –
- “Heaven, you fool?
- “Since we met in love, let us part in love.” –
What does Jack Sparrow say?
“Wherever we want to go, we’ll go.”
Do pirates say savvy?
Jack Sparrow was known to use the word throughout his pirate career. Savvy is a term used as a synonym for “wisdom” or “understanding”. It is derived from the Portugese sabe (“knows”) and the Latin sapere (“to be wise”). Savviness relates to practical understanding, shrewdness or intelligence.
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!
What does Jack Sparrow always say?
Why do pirates say ARR?
Have you ever wondered why pirates say “Arrr”? We answer this burning question with help from National Geographic and American Profile. Pronounced also as “Yarrr!” and “Arg!”, the word “Arrr!” is traditionally said by pirates when responding “yes” or when expressing excitement.
What are some good pirate phrases?
How much did the pirate pay for his peg leg and hook? An arm and a leg.
What are some pirate words?
Abaft,or aft = toward the back of the boat.
What words describe a pirate?
pieces of eight. pillage. pirate. pistol. plank. plunder. predatory. privateer. prowl.
What are words used to describe pirates?
I’ll Crush Ye Barnacles – A common pirate’s treat.