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English adjective: bootleg

1. bootleg distributed or sold illicitly


SamplesThe black economy pays no taxes.


Synonymsblack, black-market, contraband, smuggled


Similarillegal


Antonymslegal


English noun: bootleg

1. bootleg (food) whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash


Synonymscorn liquor, moonshine


Broader (hypernym)corn, corn whiskey, corn whisky

2. bootleg (artifact) the part of a boot above the instep


Broader (hypernym)covering


Part meronymboot


English verb: bootleg

1. bootleg (possession) sell illicit products such as drugs or alcohol


SamplesThey were bootlegging whiskey.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)sell


Domain categorycrime, criminal offence, criminal offense, law-breaking, offence, offense

2. bootleg (creation) produce or distribute illegally


SamplesBootleg tapes of the diva's singing.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)create, make, produce









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