Definitions

1. noun

A pirate, especially in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries, who attacked and plundered ships.

“The buccaneers roamed the seas, seeking valuable treasure and riches.”

2. noun

A person who engages in unscrupulous or violent behavior, especially for gain or profit.

“The company’s CEO was accused of being a modern-day buccaneer, prioritizing profits over ethics.”

3. verb

To engage in pirate-like behavior, especially by attacking and plundering ships.

“The buccaneer pirate crew set sail to plunder the merchant vessel.”

4. verb

To engage in unscrupulous or violent behavior, especially for gain or profit.

“The company’s CEO was accused of buccaneering his way to the top, using underhanded tactics to outcompete his rivals.”