Pirate Phrases to Use as Great Name-Callers
by Craig Nybo ~ November 30, 2009
This week’s pirate phrases list is dedicated to name-calling. The average pirate commands a great deal of derogative epitaphs he (or she) can use on a moment-by-moment basis. The reason for this is obvious: pirates are tough; they must appear tough in looks, manner, and language. Nothing transmits an air of supreme toughness like a good fleshy putdown. The building block for effective putdowns is a good supply of scathing epitaphs. Memorize the following pirate phrases to increase your toughness:
1. Arch-devil – A terrible person.
2. Arch-villain – A vicious scoundrel.
3. Arsehole – Self-explanitory
4. Atomy – meaning absurdly small or weak.
5. Babbler – someone who speaks foolishly or with no consequence.
6. Bard Slap – A ludicrously dressed person, frilly or feminine
7. Barnacle – shelled marine creature that attaches itself to the hull of a ship.
8. Beanrake – someone who is outrageously thin and weak.
9. Bilge Rat – rats that skulk around in the water in the base of the ship.
10. Bird o’ price – a sarcastic statement that transmits false affection.
Add these pirate phrases to your pirate phrase canon and blast your opponents into next Tuesday with your cutting wit.
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