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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

buccaneerish

/ˌbʌkəˈniːərɪʃ/ adjective · British & US
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What does buccaneerish mean?

adjective

Having the qualities of a pirate, especially in a romantic or adventurous sense; swashbuckling.

Example

"The buccaneerish captain led his crew on a daring raid."

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