Pirate Jargon

noun a two-masted square-rigged ship with an additional lower fore-and-aft sail

• The captain ordered the crew to clean the brig before the inspection.
• I heard they found a stowaway hiding in the brig.
• I can't believe they locked him up in the brig for that!
• Being stuck in traffic felt like being in a brig with no escape.

noun a deceptive or fraudulent act or scheme

• The businessman was accused of attempting to hornswaggle his clients out of their money.
• I can't believe he tried to hornswaggle us like that!
• Don't let him hornswaggle you into buying something you don't need.
• Her charming smile was enough to hornswaggle even the most skeptical of individuals.

noun goods or valuables taken by force, especially in times of war

verb to steal goods or valuables by force, especially in times of war

• The invaders proceeded to plunder the village, taking anything of value.
• The thieves decided to plunder the house while the owners were away.
• The gang planned to plunder the store and make off with the goods.
• The artist's creativity seemed to plunder the depths of their imagination.

verb to rob or steal goods from (a place or person) typically using force, especially during a time of war or civil disorder

• The act of plundering historical artifacts is strictly prohibited by international law.
• The pirates were caught red-handed plundering the merchant ship.
• Those thieves were caught plundering the convenience store last night.
• The company was accused of plundering the environment for profit.

adjective having or displaying a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance

• The actor's rakish charm and debonair style captivated the audience.
• He always looks so rakish in his leather jacket and sunglasses.
• That guy at the bar had a really rakish vibe about him.
• Her rakish sense of humor added a playful edge to the conversation.

noun a very short time; an instant

verb to pull or haul with a rope

• She tied the knot in a trice, showcasing her expertise in knot-tying.
• I'll be back in a trice, just need to grab my keys.
• He fixed the car in a trice, making it run like new.
• The magician made the rabbit disappear in a trice, leaving the audience in awe.