Jolly Roger

[ roj-er ]

/ ˈrɒdʒ ər /

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noun

a flag flown by pirates, having the device of a white skull and crossbones on a black field.

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Origin of Jolly Roger

First recorded in 1775–85

Words nearby Jolly Roger

jollop, jolly, Jolly balance, jolly boat, jolly jumper, Jolly Roger, Jolo, Jolson, jolt, jolty, JOMO

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How to use Jolly Roger in a sentence

It was a logo the team maintained until 1997 when they switched to a more aggressive, menacing Jolly Roger.
The Buccaneers embody Tampa’s love of pirates. Is that a problem?|Jamie Goodall|February 5, 2021|Washington Post
The incident sparked his belief in Santa, but he would have to wait nearly two decades before dressing up as Jolly St. Nick.
Kerry Bentivolio: The Congressman Who Believes in Santa Claus|Ben Jacobs|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On Friday, she sacked Roger Goodell, basically asking: “Hey Commissioner, ever hear of double-jeopardy?”
The $44 Million Teflon Don of the NFL|Mike Barnicle|November 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When Roger first heard what happened and saw the tape he was shocked, truly shocked, and outraged.
The $44 Million Teflon Don of the NFL|Mike Barnicle|November 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

To this day, Bush media maven Roger Ailes adamantly denies that he or the campaign had any role in the Willie Horton mug shot ad.
Want President Hillary? Then Primary Her|Jeff Greenfield|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A local radio personality named Roger Fredinburg remembers getting a call to see if he wanted to host a show at the new station.
The Godfather of Right-Wing Radio|Caitlin Dickson|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mrs. Jolly Robin had often wished—when she was trying to feed a rapidly-growing family—that she could hunt forp.
The Tale of Grandfather Mole|Arthur Scott Bailey
It lacks convincingness perhaps from the fact that Thomass theology is so largely philosophy, as Roger Bacon said.
The Mediaeval Mind (Volume II of II)|Henry Osborn Taylor
And then Jolly Robin would feel ashamed that he had even thought of being so cruel to an infant bird, even if he was a Cowbird.
The Tale of Grandfather Mole|Arthur Scott Bailey
And then, probably, Jolly Robin would laugh and tell her not to mind, for there ought to be worms enough for everybody.
The Tale of Grandfather Mole|Arthur Scott Bailey
Then a shower of dirt flew into their faces and both Jolly Robin and his wife tumbled over backward.
The Tale of Grandfather Mole|Arthur Scott Bailey

British Dictionary definitions for Jolly Roger

Jolly Roger

noun

the traditional pirate flag, consisting of a white skull and crossbones on a black field

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Cultural definitions for Jolly Roger

Jolly Roger

A black flag with a white skull and crossbones, flown in past centuries by pirate ships.