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buccaneerish


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or characteristic of a buccaneer.


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buccaneer , buccaneered , buccaneering , buccaneerish , buccaneers
Etymology
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Derived from buccaneer, a pirate of the Caribbean Sea.


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  1. The term buccaneer comes from the TaĆ­no word 'buccan', which means 'pig' or 'hog'. Buccaneers were known to roast pigs on spits while at sea.

  2. The Golden Age of Piracy, which lasted from the late 16th to the late 18th century, saw the height of buccaneer activity in the Caribbean Sea.


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  1. piracy: An act of robbery or criminal violence at sea.

  2. Caribbean Sea: A large inland sea in the Atlantic Ocean, enclosed by the Caribbean Plate to the west and south, and the North American Plate to the north.


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The term buccaneerish is often used to describe behavior that is pirate-like or reckless.

How to Memorize "buccaneerish"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a pirate ship sailing on the Caribbean Sea, with buccaneers (pirates) on board, behaving in a wild and reckless manner.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word buccaneerish with the image of a pirate flag, a parrot on a shoulder, and a treasure chest.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Buccaneerish Behaves Bravely But Can Be Chaotic' to remember the meaning of the word.


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