Top synonyms for “bootleg”: black, black-market, contraband, corn liquor, moonshine, smuggled, illegal.
Definitions
- (noun)the part of a boot above the instep
- (noun)whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash
- (verb)produce or distribute illegally“bootleg tapes of the diva's singing”
- (verb)sell illicit products such as drugs or alcohol“They were bootlegging whiskey”
- (adjective)distributed or sold illicitly“the black economy pays no taxes”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "bootleg"?
Common synonyms for "bootleg" include black, black-market, contraband, corn liquor, moonshine, smuggled. Our thesaurus lists 7 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "bootleg" mean?
the part of a boot above the instep
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