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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBootleg
/ˈbuːt.lɛɡ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An unauthorized recording of a live music performance, broadcast, or unreleased material, typically made by a fan and distributed independently of the artist or record label.
"Die-hard fans of the band traded rare vinyl bootlegs from their 1977 world tour."
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Made, distributed, or sold illicitly, illegally, or as a counterfeit copy without official authorization or licensing.
"The security guards confiscated dozens of bootleg T-shirts outside the concert venue."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the American Midwest during the 19th century, the term originally referred to the practice of concealing illicit items, specifically contraband whiskey, inside the tall legs of riding boots. By the Prohibition era, it evolved to describe the illegal manufacture, distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages, later expanding to include unauthorized recordings and counterfeit merchandise.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bootleg" is said worldwide
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contrefaçon
Transliteration: kõt.fə.sɔ̃
"Il a acheté un enregistrement bootleg du concert."
Raubkopie
Transliteration: ˈʁaʊ̯pˌkoːpi̯ə
"Sie verkauften illegale Raubkopien der neuen Platte."
piratato
Transliteration: pi.raˈta.to
"Il CD era un bootleg non autorizzato."
pirata
Transliteration: piˈɾata
"Compró una grabación pirata del concierto en vivo."
pirateado
Transliteration: pi.ɾa.teˈa.du
"Eles encontraram um disco pirateado raro da banda."
नकल
Transliteration: nakal
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"यह संगीत एल्बम एक अवैध नकल थी।"
盗版
Transliteration: dàobǎn
Script: 中文汉字
"警察没收了所有的盗版光盘。"
해적판
Transliteration: haejeokpan
Script: 한국어 한글
"그들은 콘서트 해적판 음원을 공유했다."
海賊版
Transliteration: kaizokuban
Script: 日本語
"そのバンドの海賊版CDが高値で取引されている。"
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