What is pirate language called?

Privateering and pirate ships were crewed by sailors from around the world, but the majority spoke a hybridized version of English known as Maritime Pidgin English.

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How do you talk like a pirate saying?

Yo-ho-ho – Pirate laughter.
Sink Me – Expression of surprise.
Step To – Command to move!
Ye – You.
Avast Ye – Pay attention.
Seadog – Old pirate or sailor.
Cap’n – Captain.
Fair Winds! – Good-bye / luck.

Can you talk like a pirate?

Say “ye” or “yer” instead of “you” or “your.” If your aim is to talk like a pirate, don’t say “you” when you want to address someone. Instead, say “ye” or “ya.” When your friends are over to dinner, tell them as you hand them a plate, “Here’s some grub for ye, ya scurvy buccaneer.”

What did pirates call children?

Pirate Lingo

Aaaarrrrgggghhhh!	Pirate catch phrase of grumbling or disgust
Lad, lass, lassie	A kid or young person
Landlubber	An inexperienced or clumsy person who doesn’t have any sailing skills
Letters of Marque	Government-issued letters allowing privateers the right to piracy of another ship during wartime

What does landlubber mean in pirate?

landlubber. n a person who lives and works on land. n an inexperienced sailor; a sailor on the first voyage.

What did pirates call females?

Pirate Lingo

Aaaarrrrgggghhhh!	Pirate catch phrase of grumbling or disgust
Wench	A woman or peasant girl
Ye	You
Yellow Jack	When a ship flies a yellow flag, it indicates the presence of an ill crew member, such as yellow fever. But this was also a trick that smart pirates used to avoid becoming the target of another ship.

What is a female pirate called?

18th-century pirates

Name	Life	Years Active
Anne Bonny born Anne Cormac, aliases Ann Bonn and Ann Fulford, possibly also Sarah Bonny	1698–1782	1719–1720
Mary Read, alias Mark Read	c. 1690–1721	1718–1720
Mary Farley, alias Mary /Martha Farlee / Harley / Harvey		1725–1726
Mary Crickett (or Critchett / Crichett)		1728