Buccaneer
Pronunciation: /ˌbʌkəˈniːr/
Buccaneer (noun)
- a pirate who attacked ships in the Caribbean during the 17th century.
- a person who is very aggressive and unscrupulous in business.
Examples
- The buccaneer sailed the seas in search of treasure.
- A buccaneer attacked the merchant ship at dawn.
Common collocations: fearsome buccaneer, buccaneer ship, legendary buccaneer, corporate buccaneer, buccaneer tactics