Metaphor for pirating or downloading content through mysterious means (presumably illegal means). Ambiguous means of describing pirating without saying the word directly .
Friend: Where did you watch the new episode of X?
Response: I just sailed the high seas for it.
As a noun, this slang term refers to individuals that are quick to offer a disingenuous handshake and smile. Although interest and affection from this person may seem legitimate, the severity of their fakery can range anywhere from half-hearted respect of social customs to malicious attempts at separating an individual or group from their money and dignity.
May also be used as an adjective, referring to the act of engaging in the above behavior.
Popularized in 1996 by Maynard James Keenan as lyrics in the song Ænema, performed by the band Tool.
When someone says something that may otherwise be mistaken as serious, but follows it with a smiley that helps reduce the tension and lets the second person know it was a joke.