Buccos
An affectionate nickname for the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball team, used by fans and local media in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania.
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An affectionate nickname for the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball team, used by fans and local media in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania. 'Buccos' is a shortening of 'Buccaneers,' a historical alternative name for the Pirates that references the pirate theme. The term is a marker of regional identity and fan loyalty — saying 'Buccos' immediately signals you're part of the Pittsburgh baseball community rather than a casual observer.
She grew up listening to Buccos games on the radio with her grandfather and never lost the habit.
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(US, baseball) Pirates]] baseball team.
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