English Explanatory Dictionary

picaroon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pirate or picaro.
  2. A pirate ship.
  3. A rogue.
verb
  1. To behave as a pirate.
noun
  1. A tool consisting of a curved spike or hook, fitted to a long shaft, used in logging and fishing to snag, move and hold.

Pronunciation

/ˌpɪkəˈɹuːn/ en-us-picaroon.ogg

Word forms

picaroon picaroons pickaroon pickeroon picarooning picarooned

Etymology

From Spanish picarón, from pícaro (“rogue”).

Synonyms

corsair pirate privateer brigand knave rogue loot pillage
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