What is another word for jolly roger?

26 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ d͡ʒˈɒli ɹˈɒd͡ʒə], [ d‍ʒˈɒli ɹˈɒd‍ʒə], [ dʒ_ˈɒ_l_i ɹ_ˈɒ_dʒ_ə]

Jolly Roger is commonly known as the flag used by pirates to represent their presence on the high seas. However, there are several other synonyms for this popular term which include "Pirate flag", "Skull and crossbones flag", "Black flag", "Pirate ensign", "Pirate standard". These alternative words are often used interchangeably with the term "Jolly Roger" and depict the same sense of danger and adventure associated with pirate culture. Some of these words are frequently used in literature and movies to describe different variations of the pirate flag. Regardless of the term used, the Jolly Roger has become an iconic symbol of piracy and remains a classic image in popular culture to this day.

How to use "Jolly roger" in context?

The jolly roger is the flag of the fictional pirate organization known as the Jolly Roger Pirates in the popular anime and manga series, One Piece. The flag features a skull and crossbones symbolizing death, and a humorous note reading "To the world we overhead say, we multiplies impossibilities" (variant: "We make dreams come true").

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