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Definition of bootlegging - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
prohibition eraUS illegal production or distribution of liquorUS
- Bootlegging thrived during the 1920s in America..
2.
piracyunauthorized recording or distribution of music or videos
- He was caught bootlegging concerts to sell the recordings..
3.
crimeRare illegal sale of goods without permissionRare
- The market was known for bootlegging various items.
Adjective
1.
illegal copyingrelated to illegal copying or selling
- The bootlegging operation was shut down by the police.
2.
crimerelated to illegal production or sale activities
- The bootlegging operation was discovered by the authorities.
Origin of bootlegging
American English, boot (to smuggle) + leg (leg)
Examples of bootlegging in a sentence
Many speakeasies were supplied by bootlegging operations. Bootlegging has become a major issue in the music industry. Authorities are cracking down on bootlegging at live events. Authorities cracked down on bootlegging in the coastal town. Bootlegging of rare books was a growing concern. They were caught with bootlegging DVDs.
The bootlegging network was extensive. Bootlegging activities were rampant during prohibition. The bootlegging trade flourished in the 1920s.
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- French:contrebande d'alcool, illégal, ...
- German:Schmuggel, schmuggelnd, ...
- Italian:produzione illegale di alcolici, di contrabbando, ...
- Spanish:contrabando de licor, de contrabando, ...
- Portuguese:produção ilegal de álcool, venda ilegal, ...
- Chinese:非法酿酒, 非法复制, ...
- Japanese:密造酒製造, 海賊版の, ...
- Arabic:تَهْرِيب الكُحُول, مُقَلَّد غَيْر شَرْعِي, ...
- Hebrew:הַבְרָחַת מַשְׁקָאוֹת חֲרִיפִים, פִּירָאטִי, ...
- Russian:бутлегерство, контрафактный, ...
- Ukrainian:бутлегерство, піратський, ...
- Hindi:अवैध शराब निर्माण, नकली, ...
Definition of bootleg - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
illegal productillegally produced or sold product
- They were caught with bootleg alcohol.
2.
pirated mediaillegal copy of music, movies, or software
- He sold a bootleg of the latest movie before its official release..
3.
concert recordingunauthorized recording of a live performance
- Fans traded bootlegs of the band's live shows from the 1970s..
4.
footwearDated the part of a boot above the instepDated
- He polished the bootleg to a shine.
Verb
1.
illegal productionproduce, distribute, or sell without permission or illegally
- He got arrested for trying to bootleg branded clothes..
2.
crimemake, transport, or sell illegal alcohol or goods
- They used to bootleg whiskey during Prohibition.
Adjective
1.
illegal goodsillegally produced or sold
- He bought a bootleg copy of the movie.
2.
unauthorized copiesunauthorized and illicitly distributed
- She owns a bootleg version of the album.
Expressions with bootleg
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illegally made or distributed alcoholic drink
The police seized a large quantity of bootleg liquor.
illegal copy of a concert or unreleased music
He bought a bootleg recording of the band's live show.
illegal copy of a music album or song
She found a bootleg record at the market.
Origin of bootleg
American English, boot (illicit) + leg (transport)
Examples of bootleg in a sentence
Authorities seized a shipment of bootleg cigarettes. The market was flooded with bootleg copies of the album. He got caught selling bootleg software at the convention. He owns a rare bootleg of the 1980 concert. The bootleg captured the raw energy of the live performance. Mud had dried along the bootleg after the hike.
The tailor shortened the bootleg for a better fit. They used to bootleg movies in the 90s. She learned how to bootleg alcohol during Prohibition. They planned to bootleg DVDs across the border. He was caught trying to bootleg designer handbags. She wore a bootleg designer dress to the party. The market was full of bootleg electronics. He was caught selling bootleg DVDs. The market was full of bootleg merchandise.
View all translations of bootleg
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- French:contrebande, contrefaire, ...
- German:Raubkopie, illegal vertreiben, ...
- Italian:prodotto di contrabbando, falsificare, ...
- Spanish:producto pirata, piratear, ...
- Portuguese:contrabando, contrabandear, ...
- Chinese:走私货, 非法生产, ...
- Japanese:密造品, 無許可で販売する, ...
- Arabic:مُنْتَج مُقَلَّد, هَرَّبَ, ...
- Hebrew:שֵׁכָר מְזוּיָּף, לְזַיֵּף, ...
- Russian:контрафакт, незаконно продавать, ...
- Ukrainian:контрабанда, незаконно виробляти, ...
- Hindi:अवैध माल, नकली बनाकर बेचना, ...
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