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Using part of an open-source code without giving proper credit or attribution to the original author is generally considered a violation of the open-source license and ethical guidelines. While it may not necessarily be classified as "piracy" in the traditional sense, it can be seen as a form of plagiarism or intellectual property infringement.

Open-source licenses, such as the GNU General Public License (GPL) or the MIT License, typically require that derivative works or modifications of the code give proper attribution to the original author. Failure to comply with these requirements can be seen as a breach of the license terms.

It's important to respect the intellectual property rights of others, even in the open-source community. When using open-source code, it is generally expected to follow the terms and conditions of the specific open-source license and give appropriate credit to the original author(s) of the code.