Associations to the word «Bootlegging»

Wiktionary

BOOTLEG, verb. (chiefly US) (transitive) to make, transport and/or sell illegal alcoholic liquor
BOOTLEG, verb. (transitive) to make, transport and/or sell an illegal version or copy of a copyright product
BOOTLEG, verb. (intransitive) to engage in bootlegging
BOOTLEG, noun. The part of a boot that is above the instep
BOOTLEG, noun. An illegally produced, transported or sold product; contraband
BOOTLEG, noun. (music) A remix or mashup that is a combination of two songs but that is authorized and audited for copyright use; prevalent in the electronic music scene
BOOTLEG, noun. (American football) A play in which the quarterback fakes a handoff, conceals the ball against his hip, and rolls out.
BOOTLEG, adjective. Illegally produced, transported or sold; pirated

Dictionary definition

BOOTLEG, noun. Whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash.
BOOTLEG, noun. The part of a boot above the instep.
BOOTLEG, verb. Sell illicit products such as drugs or alcohol; "They were bootlegging whiskey".
BOOTLEG, verb. Produce or distribute illegally; "bootleg tapes of the diva's singing".
BOOTLEG, adjective. Distributed or sold illicitly; "the black economy pays no taxes".

Wise words

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Stephen King