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Meaning of bootleg in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  4. Noun
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbutˌlɛɡ/

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  1. Verb

    bootleg

    Definitions

    1. sell illicit products such as drugs or alcohol

    Examples

    • « They were bootlegging whiskey »

    Derived terms

    • bootlegger
    • corn liquor
    • moonshine
    • moonshiner
  2. 2. produce or distribute illegally

    Examples

    • « bootleg tapes of the diva's singing »

    Derived terms

    • corn liquor
    • moonshine
  3. Classifying Adjective

    bootleg

    Definitions

    1. distributed or sold illicitly

    Examples

    • « the black economy pays no taxes »

    Synonyms

    • illegal
  4. Noun

    bootleg

    Definitions

    1. whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash

    Derived terms

    • moonshine
  5. 2. the part of a boot above the instep

Famous quotes

  • « When certain bootleg companies started off and they would take maybe ten per cent of whatever they got and help fuel new bands, which I'm cool with, I think that's a good idea. Most of the record companies are not doing that. »
    David Coverdale
  • « The only thing I'm addicted to is winning. This bootleg cult, arrogantly referred to as Alcoholics Anonymous, reports a 5 percent success rate. My success rate is 100 percent. »
    Charlie Sheen

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