Avast
interjection
A command to stop or pause.
Avast! You've gone far enough!
Often appears as...
- avast ye
- avast there
Usage tips
Colloquial
interjection
A command to stop or pause.
Avast! You've gone far enough!
Often appears as...
- avast ye
- avast there
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Origin
Originally used by sailors, it's not commonly heard outside of old nautical contexts or pirate stories.
Avast! Secure the mainbrace before the storm hits!
Pro Tip 2/3Used to Interrupt
It's a way to abruptly stop someone or something, much like shouting 'Stop!' or 'Wait!'
Avast! That's the wrong direction!
Pro Tip 3/3Archaic Usage
It's an old-fashioned term, so using it in everyday conversation might confuse people.
Avast! No one speaks like that anymore.
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Origin
Originally used by sailors, it's not commonly heard outside of old nautical contexts or pirate stories.
Avast! Secure the mainbrace before the storm hits!
Pro Tip 2/3Used to Interrupt
It's a way to abruptly stop someone or something, much like shouting 'Stop!' or 'Wait!'
Avast! That's the wrong direction!
Pro Tip 3/3Archaic Usage
It's an old-fashioned term, so using it in everyday conversation might confuse people.
Avast! No one speaks like that anymore.
Pro Tip 1/3Nautical Origin
Originally used by sailors, it's not commonly heard outside of old nautical contexts or pirate stories.
Avast! Secure the mainbrace before the storm hits!
Pro Tip 2/3Used to Interrupt
It's a way to abruptly stop someone or something, much like shouting 'Stop!' or 'Wait!'
Avast! That's the wrong direction!
Pro Tip 3/3Archaic Usage
It's an old-fashioned term, so using it in everyday conversation might confuse people.
Avast! No one speaks like that anymore.
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Video examples
Real Pirates at the...
avast get me a clutter I'll dunk you from the yardarm lazy sea dog Oh keep that girls ain't got no combs Hall
Video examples
Real Pirates at the...
avast get me a clutter I'll dunk you from the yardarm lazy sea dog Oh keep that girls ain't got no combs Hall
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