Bootlegging Definition & Meaning
bootlegging
- noun
- the act of making or transporting alcoholic liquor for sale illegally; "the Prohibition amendment made bootlegging profitable"
- the act of selling illegally or without permission; "the bootlegging of videotapes is common in Asia"
"Bootlegging" in song lyrics
See how bootlegging is used in real songs:
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"Push rewind I'll say it again, don't card that's bootlegging"
Big Pokey f/ E.S.G., Mussilini — Making Mail -
"He says here's to begging duplicating and bootlegging"
George Clinton — Martial Law -
"1920s bootlegging"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with bootlegging
Usage tips for "bootlegging"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does bootlegging mean?
- the act of making or transporting alcoholic liquor for sale illegally; "the Prohibition amendment made bootlegging profitable" the act of selling illegally or without permission; "the bootlegging of videotapes is common in Asia"
- What part of speech is bootlegging?
- Bootlegging is a noun.
- How many definitions does bootlegging have?
- Bootlegging has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).