yo-ho
Buccaneer's rhythmic cry
Yo-ho is a nautical exclamation associated with sailors, often appearing in sea shanties and pirate lore: Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum.
It functions as a rhythmic call, sometimes to coordinate group effort like hauling ropes, sometimes as a general expression of seafaring spirit.
The phrase sounds archaic and theatrical in modern use.
Ramshackle dwelling
- work songMusic paced to labor
- chorusSingers performing together
- refrainAbstain from acting
- Jolly RogerBuccaneer's standard
buccaneer · corsair · swashbuckler · privateer · cutlass · treasure · plunder · booty
Cheerful and lively
- merryCheerful and lively
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
- festivityCelebratory occasion or mood
- carousingBoisterous drinking spree
grog · rum · tavern · celebration · jest · laughter · boisterous · rollicking
shanty
Ramshackle dwelling
Jolly Roger · buccaneer · corsair · swashbuckler · privateer · cutlass · treasure · plunder · booty · doubloon
jolly
Cheerful and lively
carousing · grog · rum · tavern · celebration · jest · laughter · boisterous · rollicking · frolic
shout
Loud vocal outburst
yell · whoop · halloo · hooray · interjection · bellow · cheer · hail · outcry · vocalization
vessel
Receptacle for contents
starboard · portside · mast · bow · stern · anchor · rigging · deck · sail · voyage