What is a Chantey?
A song that sailors sing in unison while working
What does Batten Down the Hatches mean?
When everything on a ship is tied down to prepare for an approaching storm
What is Grog?
Diluted rum, but can be used to refer to any alcoholic concoction
What is Loot?
Stolen money or possessions
What does it mean to be Marooned?
To be abandoned with no food, drink or possessions
What does Hearties mean?
Friends, comrades
What are Doubloons?
Types of gold coins
What is a Carouser?
A reckless person who drinks too much
What does Dead Men Tell No Tales mean?
An expression that means dead people will not betray any secrets. Used as a threat to kill someone, or a way of saying there were no survivors.
What does it mean to Plunder?
To steal
What does Hang the Jib mean?
To pout or frown
Lad, lass, lassie
A child or young person
What is a Landlubber?
Someone without sailing ability
What is the Briny Deep?
The Ocean
What is Davy Jones’ Locker?
Graveyard at the bottom of the sea for those killed or drowned
What does Fire in the Hole mean?
A cannon is about to be fired
What does Hornswaggle mean?
To swindle something, usually money, out of someone else
What is the Jolly Roger?
The name for the iconic black pirate flag featuring a white skull and crossbones
What does Booty mean?
Refers to any ill-gotten goods swiped from another party
What does Scallywag mean?
What an experienced pirate would call a newbie
What does Abandon Ship mean?
An order to leave the vessel immediately, usually in the face of some imminent danger