Pirates were a strange class of criminal, one that built its own culture and even slang language. Are you familiar with the slang phrases of the pirate age? Have you been watching Pirates of the Caribbean and have a fantastic memory? Then we invite you to beat our quiz!
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What is a 'cat-o'-nine-tails'?
A cannon
An animal
A whip
A ship
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What are you doing if you're 'dancing the hempen jig'?
You're hanging from a noose
You're trying not to get hit by hail
You're fighting the enemy on the ropes of the ship
You're trying to get ice off the ropes without slipping
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If you're asking someone if they 'savvy' - what do you mean?
An Experienced sailor was called an "Old Salt"
Are they trying to pull one over me?
Are they smart people?
Do they understand what I'm saying?
Are they experienced sailors?
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If I say "Shiver Me Timbers" What emotion am I expressing?
Victory
Surprise
Defeat
Rage
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What does it mean to 'feed the fish'?
Throwing bad food overboard
Casting someone overboard
Throwing bread to the fish for luck
Baptizing the sailors before a catholic ship goes on its journey
A flag indicating the pirates will only take ransom not lives
A flag indicating neutrality
A flag indicating the pirates will show no mercy
A flag indicating there is a disease onboard
Not Very Fluent
You still have some ways to go before you can head on to the nearest time machine and make a visit to pirate times -... READ MOREYou still have some ways to go before you can head on to the nearest time machine and make a visit to pirate times - you wouldn't understand them! As feasible as that is, don't feel bad, this slang hasn't been in use for centuries!
Not bad for a slang that's been out of style for several centuries now! If there's a time machine around, jump in it... READ MORENot bad for a slang that's been out of style for several centuries now! If there's a time machine around, jump in it and go visit some pirates. You would understand quite a bit of what is going on, apparently, so you needn't worry. That said, you still have some slang to learn, but I'm sure they'll be happy to teach you!
You understand it all, from the small words to the big phrases, you can head on right now to the nearest time machine... READ MOREYou understand it all, from the small words to the big phrases, you can head on right now to the nearest time machine, visit pirate times and fit in just fine! You may need a change of clothing and a few less teeth, but at least you'll be able to have a conversation. Congratulations on acing our quiz!
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