Meaning of bootleg in English
Verb
bootlegDefinitions
1. sell illicit products such as drugs or alcoholExamples
- « They were bootlegging whiskey »
Derived terms
- 2. produce or distribute illegally
Examples
- « bootleg tapes of the diva's singing »
Derived terms
Classifying Adjective
bootlegDefinitions
1. distributed or sold illicitlyExamples
- « the black economy pays no taxes »
Synonyms
Noun
bootlegDefinitions
1. whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mashDerived terms
- 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