Hornswoggle: To swindle something, usually money, out of someone else Grog: Diluted rum, but can be used to refer to any alcoholic concoction Used as a threat to kill someone or a way of saying there were no survivors.įire in the Hole: A cannon is about to be fired PIRATE PHRASESĪbandon Ship: An order to leave the vessel immediately, usually in the face of some imminent dangerĪvast Ye: A command meaning pay attention or listenīatten Down the Hatches: When everything on a ship is tied down to prepare for an approaching stormīooty: Refers to any ill-gotten goods swiped from another partyīounty: The reward for capturing a criminalĬarouser: A reckless person who drinks too muchĬhantey: A song that sailors sing in unison while workingĬlap of Thunder: A strong alcoholic beverage, usually referring to a shotĭavy Jones’ Locker: Graveyard at the bottom of the sea for those killed or drownedĭead Men Tell No Tales: An expression that means dead people will not betray any secrets. If it’s been a while since your timbers shivered, here’s a lesson for you and all the scallywags out there.

Well, grab ye eye patch and gather ’round, maties! Even though we usually wait until January when the pirates invade, it’s time to spit out ye favorite pirate lingo. (WFLA) – Ye want to celebrate National Talk Like A Pirate Day, eh?

Talk like a pirate day song