HyperDic: bootlegging

English > 2 senses of the word bootlegging:
NOUNactbootleggingthe act of making or transporting alcoholic liquor for sale illegally
actbootleggingthe act of selling illegally or without permission
bootlegging > pronunciation
Soundsbuw'tleh.gihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > bootlegging: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningThe act of making or transporting alcoholic liquor for sale illegally.
Example"the Prohibition amendment made bootlegging profitable"
Broaderselling, merchandising, marketingThe exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
Spanishcontrabando de licor
English > bootlegging: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of selling illegally or without permission.
Example"the bootlegging of videotapes is common in Asia"
Broaderselling, merchandising, marketingThe exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

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