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Saturday, September 19, 2020

Arrrrrrr Matey! It's International Talk Like A Pirate Day!

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International Talk Like A Pirate Day is one of the more ridiculous holidays, but one that can be a lot of fun. If you need a little inspiration, well, look no further. Here are a few words and phrases to get you started.
  • Ahoy - hello
  • Arrrrr - yes! or hurray!
  • Avast ye! - Hey you!
  • Black spot - a pirate's death threat
  • Blimey - an expression of surprise
  • Briney deep - ocean
  • Davy Jones' Locker - the place where drowned sailors go
  • Heave ho - put your back into it
  • Hornswaggle - to cheat
  • Landlubber - a person unskilled at life at sea
  • Me hearties - friends
  • Mutiny - when the crew chooses a new captain while removing the old one
  • Savvy? - Do you understand?
  • Sea legs - to walk easily aboard a moving ship 
  • Scurvy dog - an insult
  • Scuttlebutt - gossip
  • Shiver me timbers! - an expression of shock
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