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bootleg

[ˈbuːtleg]

bootleg Definition

  • 1to make, sell, or transport goods illegally
  • 2an illegally made, copied, or sold product

Using bootleg: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bootleg" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was arrested for bootlegging alcohol during Prohibition.

  • Example

    They were caught selling bootleg DVDs on the street corner.

  • Example

    The band's bootleg recording of the concert became a cult classic.

bootleg Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with bootleg

  • illegally produced or distributed alcohol

    Example

    During Prohibition, many people turned to bootleg liquor as a way to obtain alcohol.

  • an illegally made or distributed copy of a product, such as a movie or music album

    Example

    I watched a bootleg copy of the new movie that someone had recorded in the theater.

  • illegally produced or sold merchandise, often related to popular culture

    Example

    The street vendors were selling bootleg merchandise featuring the characters from the popular TV show.

Origins of bootleg

originally referred to concealing a flask of liquor in the leg of a high boot

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Summary: bootleg in Brief

The term 'bootleg' [ˈbuːtleg] refers to the illegal production, sale, or transportation of goods. It can also refer to an illegally made, copied, or sold product, such as a bootleg DVD. Examples include bootlegging alcohol during Prohibition and selling bootleg merchandise featuring popular culture icons. Synonyms include 'pirate,' 'smuggle,' 'counterfeit,' and 'knockoff.'