Aye, matey! Today is officially "Talk Like a Pirate Day," so whether ye are a lubber or buccaneer, stroll up to a bucko and splice the mainbrace, perhaps. Or at least give a hearty yo-ho-ho!!!
But before you embarrass yourself, take our pirate lingo quiz to see how good ye actually are. Try and guess the correct meaning to the pirate terms listed below. Good luck!
1. Hes gone to Davy Joness locker He went to the saloon He is dead He's a daydream believer He's a homecoming queen
2. Shiver me timbers! My legs are freezing Light the fire I am surprised Make me a stiff drink
3. Hang the jib To go fishing To frown A hand expression of peace To visit the restroom 4. Splice the mainbrace! To have a drink (or several) Clean the fish Walk the plank Behead the pirate 5. Deadlights A harbor town at night A pirate's torch Lights out Eyes 6. Hempen halter To complain Pipe tobacco The hangmans noose To talk in one's sleep 7. Hornswaggle To cheat A dance Eat like a slob An idiot 8. Booty If J-Lo were a pirate, she would have this Goods seized by force A lover A slipper 9. Clap of thunder An explosion A storm is ahead A strong drink A loud scream 10. Avast! Revenge Disgusted Desperate Stop