picaroon

noun, verb — 5 senses

picaroon

noun

/ˌpɪkəˈɹuːn/

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

1

A pirate or picaro.

2

A pirate ship.

3

A rogue.

Synonyms: corsair, pirate, privateer, brigand, knave, rogue

picaroon

verb

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

1

To behave as a pirate.

Synonyms: loot, pillage

picaroon

noun

Etymology From French piqueron, from pique (“pike”) + -oon

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.

Hyponyms: sappie, hookaroon

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