Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bootlegged
adjective
/ˈbuːtˌlɛɡd/
Definition
Made, sold, or transported illegally, especially in reference to alcoholic beverages.
Examples
- The bootlegged whiskey was smuggled across state lines during the prohibition.
- He was caught selling bootlegged DVDs outside the concert hall.
Meaning
The term ‘bootlegged’ refers to the act of producing or distributing goods, particularly alcohol, without legal permission or in violation of regulations. This practice became particularly prominent during the Prohibition era in the United States.
Synonyms
- Illicit
- Smuggled
- Unlawful
- Counterfeit
