: someone who attacks and steals from a ship at sea. : someone who illegally copies a product or invention without permission. : a person or organization that illegally makes television or radio broadcasts.

What does pirating someone mean?

If you plagiarize by stealing someone's words or ideas that's piracy. Argh! ... That should help you remember that piracy means to steal someone else's work, usually their words or ideas.

Why does pirate mean?

Pirate is defined as to rob or steal, or to publish or use copyrighted material without permission. An example of to pirate is to illegally download music online or to illegally make use of television broadcast transmissions.