Buccaneer
noun
A person who was a pirate, especially in Caribbean seas during the 17th century.
Historically, buccaneers were a specific type of pirate operating in the Caribbean.
Often appears as...
- buccaneer captain
- caribbean buccaneer
noun
Any person who acts like a 17th century Caribbean pirate.
Moments after the company announced its bankruptcy, buccaneers in the market started buying its stock in huge quantities hoping to take over.
Often appears as...
- corporate buccaneer
- financial buccaneer
Usage tips
Metaphoric
noun
A person who was a pirate, especially in Caribbean seas during the 17th century.
Historically, buccaneers were a specific type of pirate operating in the Caribbean.
Often appears as...
- buccaneer captain
- caribbean buccaneer
noun
Any person who acts like a 17th century Caribbean pirate.
Moments after the company announced its bankruptcy, buccaneers in the market started buying its stock in huge quantities hoping to take over.
Often appears as...
- corporate buccaneer
- financial buccaneer
Usage tips
Metaphoric
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Term
Used primarily to describe pirates from a specific historical period and place.
The museum's exhibit on buccaneers offered insight into their lives in the 1600s.
Pro Tip 2/3Romanticized Image
Often romanticized in media and literature, embodying adventure and rebellion.
Pirate-themed movies tend to portray buccaneers as charming rogues.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern Pirates
Don't confuse them with modern-day pirates; it refers to an earlier era.
Unlike modern pirates, buccaneers often attacked Spanish treasure fleets.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Term
Used primarily to describe pirates from a specific historical period and place.
The museum's exhibit on buccaneers offered insight into their lives in the 1600s.
Pro Tip 2/3Romanticized Image
Often romanticized in media and literature, embodying adventure and rebellion.
Pirate-themed movies tend to portray buccaneers as charming rogues.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern Pirates
Don't confuse them with modern-day pirates; it refers to an earlier era.
Unlike modern pirates, buccaneers often attacked Spanish treasure fleets.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Term
Used primarily to describe pirates from a specific historical period and place.
The museum's exhibit on buccaneers offered insight into their lives in the 1600s.
Pro Tip 2/3Romanticized Image
Often romanticized in media and literature, embodying adventure and rebellion.
Pirate-themed movies tend to portray buccaneers as charming rogues.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Modern Pirates
Don't confuse them with modern-day pirates; it refers to an earlier era.
Unlike modern pirates, buccaneers often attacked Spanish treasure fleets.
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