Ahoy! ‘Tis almost a band ‘o pirates’ favorite day!
Tomorrow is the perfect excuse to talk like a pirate, as much as you want! In case your pirate vocabulary is limited to “ahoy” and “arrr,” let Wicked Jack’s Tavern introduce you to some common pirate-speak, with translations.
Avast! — Hey! (Can also be used as “Who goes there!”)
Belay — “Stop that.” Telling someone to “Belay that talk!” would mean “Shut up!”
Davy Jones’ Locker — The bottom of the sea.
Gangway! — “Get out of my way!”
Jolly Roger —The traditional skull and crossbones pirate flag.
Maroon — To strand someone, often on a deserted island with few supplies.
And finally, Rum — Do we really need to translate this one? A pirate’s favorite drink, and one that tastes fantastic in cake form.
Visit this pirate dictionary by Tidemark for more, Me Hearties!