Piracy Definition & Meaning
piracy
- noun
- hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it; "air piracy"
- the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
"Piracy" in song lyrics
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"I'm afraid of tyranny and irony and sympathy and piracy"
Annakin Slayd — Afraid -
"Drug Trafficking, conspiracy, murder and piracy"
Cunninlynguists — Dying Nation -
"Cause I raid the airwaves of cutthroat piracy"
Immortal Technique — Speak Your Mind
Words that rhyme with piracy
Usage tips for "piracy"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does piracy mean?
- hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it; "air piracy" the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
- What part of speech is piracy?
- Piracy is a noun.
- How many definitions does piracy have?
- Piracy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).