puddle pirate

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

A member of the United States Coast Guard.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “puddle pirate” mean?

A member of the United States Coast Guard.

Is “puddle pirate” formal or informal?

puddle pirate is generally derogatory, slang.