American English Dictionary

Definition of “Jolly Roger”

Jolly Roger

Definitions

  1. (obsolete) a black flag of pirates, with white skull and crossbones

Word Origin

jolly + Roger, pirate flag < , Roger1

Example Sentences Including 'Jolly Roger'

The Air Boss was no doubt leaning over by his window looking up, wondering where the Jolly Roger Tomcats were.
James W. Huston FLASH POINT (2001)
If the adult website community had a flag, it would be the Jolly Roger ," Obenberger said.
Wired (2002)
Hoist the Jolly Roger and lift a bottle of rum to the return of an icon: the pirate.
USA Today (2002)
MDBO/ (Image On Screen: The Sailing Vessel With Jolly Roger Again.
Gioia, Dana (editor) Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry and Drama (6th edn) (1995)

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