yarr\!

yarr\!
1. (yarr\!) (2669↑, 507↓)
a word often used by pirates whenever they have experienced a loss or pain

Yarr\! My pirate's booty has been stolen.

2. (yarr\!) (44↑, 6↓)
A general pirate exclamation that can mean nearly anything from pain to pride. More recently used by particularly [salty] sailors. Often incorrectly pronounced 'arr'

1.Captain: Yarr\! Let's raid those [lubbers]\! Crew: YARR\!\! 2. Yarr\! Where's me hook?

Author: Corsair Sailor http://yarr.urbanup.com/2597227
3. (yarr\!) (13↑, 17↓)
Yarr\! is like saying yeah\! It can convey a sense of loss, a feeling of resination, and can even confirm agreement, but more appropriately it's just yeah.

Yarr\! My pirate's booty has been stolen.

Related: arr
Last updated: 2012.03.01

Urban English dictionary. 2013.

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