"white lightning" meaning in All languages combined

See white lightning on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} white lightning (uncountable)
  1. (slang) Illegally distilled whiskey. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Distilled beverages Synonyms: bootleg, moonshine, mountain dew
    Sense id: en-white_lightning-en-noun-dmY9otEz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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