What does bootleg mean?
Definitions for bootleg
ˈbutˌlɛgboot·leg
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word bootleg.
Princeton's WordNet
moonshine, bootleg, corn liquornoun
whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash
bootlegadjective
the part of a boot above the instep
bootleg, black, black-market, contraband, smuggledverb
distributed or sold illicitly
"the black economy pays no taxes"
bootlegverb
sell illicit products such as drugs or alcohol
"They were bootlegging whiskey"
bootlegverb
produce or distribute illegally
"bootleg tapes of the diva's singing"
Wiktionary
bootlegnoun
The part of a boot that is above the instep
bootlegnoun
An illegally produced, transported or sold product; contraband
bootlegnoun
A play in which the quarterback fakes a handoff, conceals the ball against his hip, and rolls out.
bootlegverb
to make, transport and/or sell illegal alcoholic liquor
bootlegverb
to make, transport and/or sell an illegal version or copy of a copyright product
bootlegverb
to engage in bootlegging
bootlegadjective
illegally produced, transported or sold; pirated
Etymology: from the carrying of bottles of smuggled spirit in the legs of boots
ChatGPT
bootleg
Bootleg primarily refers to the illegal production, distribution, or selling of goods, most often alcohol or copyrighted material, without proper authorization or payment of required fees or taxes. It can also refer to the actual illicit goods themselves. The term originated during the Prohibition era in United States history, when individuals would hide flasks of liquor in their boot tops when going out in public. It's also used in the recording industry to categorize unauthorized recordings of live concerts, or replicating and distributing copyrighted music, movies, or television series.
Wikidata
Bootleg
Bootleg is an album created by Larry Norman, released in 1972. It was originally released as a double-LP.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of bootleg in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of bootleg in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of bootleg in a Sentence
Inspector General Setyo Wasisto:
They( bootleggers and their distributors) are part of a close knit community. Sometimes, when police come to check on a tip they have already put the bootleg alcohol away. They know who their customers are when they come. It's much like a clandestine narcotics network, in the past, bootleg alcohol was found to be a mixture of alcohol and energy drinks. Some are a mix of pure alcohol, carbonated drinks and an ingredient used in anti-mosquito repellent.
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- contrabanCatalan, Valencian
- piraattituote, piraatti-, laiton, trokataFinnish
- non-officielFrench
- ճիտքArmenian
- голенищеRussian
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