avast
Pronunciation:
/əˈvɑːst//əˈvæst/interjection
Definitions
Hold fast!; desist!; stay!.
(in imitation of pirates) listen!; pay attention!
Example: Avast, ye landlubbers!
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/əˈvɑːst//əˈvæst/Definitions
Hold fast!; desist!; stay!.
(in imitation of pirates) listen!; pay attention!
Example: Avast, ye landlubbers!