buccaneer

noun
UK: /ˌbʌk.əˈnɪər/
US: /ˌbʌk.əˈnɪr/

  1. A pirate, especially one who attacked Spanish ships in the Caribbean in the 17th century.

    1. The buccaneer sailed the seas.
    2. That notorious buccaneer plundered ships across the vast ocean, amassing great riches.

  2. Someone who makes money in a forceful or unfair way.

    1. He is a business buccaneer.
    2. She was a corporate buccaneer, known for her ruthless takeover tactics.

Synonyms

pirate privateer freebooter
buccaneer verb

  1. To act like a pirate; to plunder or steal.

    1. They buccaneer other ships.
    2. Some companies buccaneer intellectual property rights without any concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "buccaneer" in English means: A pirate, especially one who attacked Spanish ships in the Caribbean in the 17th century., Someone who makes money in a forceful or unfair way..

The phonetic transcription of "buccaneer" is /ˌbʌk.əˈnɪər/ in British English and /ˌbʌk.əˈnɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "buccaneer": pirate, privateer, freebooter.

Example usage of "buccaneer": "The buccaneer sailed the seas.". More examples on the page.