Definition of Bootleg

1. Noun. Whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash.

Exact synonyms: Corn Liquor, Moonshine
Generic synonyms: Corn, Corn Whiskey, Corn Whisky
Derivative terms: Moonshine

2. Verb. Sell illicit products such as drugs or alcohol. "They were bootlegging whiskey"
Category relationships: Crime, Criminal Offence, Criminal Offense, Law-breaking, Offence, Offense
Generic synonyms: Sell
Derivative terms: Bootlegger

3. Adjective. Distributed or sold illicitly. "The black economy pays no taxes"
Exact synonyms: Black, Black-market, Contraband, Smuggled
Similar to: Illegal
Derivative terms: Contraband

4. Noun. The part of a boot above the instep.
Group relationships: Boot
Generic synonyms: Covering

5. Verb. Produce or distribute illegally. "Bootleg tapes of the diva's singing"
Generic synonyms: Create, Make, Produce

Definition of Bootleg

1. to smuggle [v -LEGGED, -LEGGING, -LEGS] - See also: smuggle

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bootleg

booth
boothose
booths
boothy
bootie
booties
bootikin
bootikins
booting
bootjack
bootjacks
bootlace
bootlaces
bootlast
bootlasts
bootleg (current term)
bootlegged
bootlegger
bootleggers
bootlegging
bootlegs
bootless
bootlessly
bootlessness
bootlessnesses
bootlick
bootlicked
bootlicker
bootlickers
bootlicking

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