Buccaneering
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Buccaneering is an adjective meaning bold, reckless and unscrupulous.
Meaning
bold, reckless and unscrupulous.
More Meanings
- robbery on the high seas; piracy
- present participle and gerund of buccaneer
Example Sentences
American capitalism developed with dramatic speed and impressiveness after the Civil War, which had probably slowed its growth temporarily, though it also provided considerable opportunities for the great buccaneering business entrepreneurs aptly nicknamed ‘robber barons’.
Word Forms
- buccaneerings
Synonyms for buccaneering
Depending on context, synonyms include piracy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include piracy, bardie, badass, ruffian, brave, bacchian.
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