How to Talk Like a Pirate

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Learn sailing lingo.. Memorize some choice nautical insults.. Use "arr" as a multipurpose word.

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1

Learn sailing lingo.

Step 1

Learn sailing lingo.

2

Memorize some choice nautical insults.

Step 2

Memorize some choice nautical insults.

3

Use "arr" as a multipurpose word.

Step 3

Use "arr" as a multipurpose word.

4

Avoid using modern slang.

Step 4

Avoid using modern slang.

5

Slur your words.

Step 5

Slur your words.

6

Say "ye" or "yer" instead of "you" or "your.

Step 6

Say "ye" or "yer" instead of "you" or "your.

7

Refer to yourself as "me," not "I.

Step 7

Refer to yourself as "me," not "I.

8

Growl at your mates.

Step 8

Growl at your mates.

9

Add a bit of rasp to your voice.

Step 9

Add a bit of rasp to your voice.

10

Embellish your words with enthusiasm.

Step 10

Embellish your words with enthusiasm.

11

Talk with your hands.

Step 11

Talk with your hands.

12

Exude confidence

Step 12

Exude confidence

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