Jolly Roger

Synonyms of Jolly Roger

• pirate flag
• skull and crossbones flag
• black flag

Antonyms of Jolly Roger

• peace flag
• surrender flag
• white flag

Collocations of Jolly Roger

pirate flag

Frequency: 70 %

The Jolly Roger is a well-known pirate flag.

skull and crossbones

Frequency: 60 %

The Jolly Roger typically features a skull and crossbones design.

ship

Frequency: 50 %

Pirates often raised the Jolly Roger when approaching a ship.

sail

Frequency: 40 %

The Jolly Roger fluttered in the wind as the pirate ship set sail.

fear

Frequency: 35 %

The sight of the Jolly Roger struck fear into the hearts of sailors.

Idiomatic Expressions for Jolly Roger

• Phrase: Fly the Jolly Roger
  Meaning: To display a pirate flag as a symbol of aggression or defiance
  Usage: The protesters flew the Jolly Roger outside the government building.