1. engaged in piracy or plundering, especially on the seas; acted as a buccaneer
Usage: past tense of buccaneer; historical/literary
2. conducted oneself in a daring, adventurous, or unscrupulous manner
Usage: figurative use; informal

Examples

• The pirates buccaneered along the Caribbean coast in the 17th century.
• He buccaneered his way through the business world, taking bold and sometimes questionable risks.
• They buccaneered across the high seas, seeking treasure and fortune.
• The adventurer buccaneered through uncharted territories with little regard for authority.
• During the golden age of piracy, many sailors buccaneered for wealth and freedom.