Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
picaroon
noun
/ˌpikəˈro͞on/
Definition
A term used to describe a person who engages in piracy or theft, particularly on the maritime seas.
Examples
- The picaroon stole the treasure from the shipwreck.
- He was known as a picaroon among his crew for his daring escapades.
- In old stories, the picaroon would often escape justice by clever means.
Meaning
Picaroon refers to a pirate or a freebooter; it also can imply someone who steals or plunders, especially in a bold or unscrupulous manner.
Synonyms
- pirate
- buccaneer
- freebooter
- raider
- plunderer
