English dictionary

bootleg

adjective

Parts of speech

Definitions

adjective

  1. distributed or sold illicitly

noun

  1. the part of a boot above the instep

noun

  1. whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash

verb

  1. produce or distribute illegally

verb

  1. sell illicit products such as drugs or alcohol

Example sentences

the black economy pays no taxes
bootleg tapes of the diva's singing
They were bootlegging whiskey

Synonyms

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