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bootleg


2bootleg

verb

Definition of BOOTLEG

transitive verb
1
a : to carry (alcoholic liquor) on one's person illegally b : to manufacture, sell, or transport for sale (alcoholic liquor) illegally
2
a : to produce, reproduce, or distribute illicitly or without authorization b : smuggle
intransitive verb
1
: to engage in bootlegging
2
: to run a bootleg play in football
— boot·leg·ger noun
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Examples of BOOTLEG

  1. He bootlegged the show and gave copies to several friends.

First Known Use of BOOTLEG

1889

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