"bootleg" meaning in English

See bootleg in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈbuːtlɛɡ/ Forms: bootleg [positive], [comparative], [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is bootleg, it is produced illegally. Synonyms: pirated
    Sense id: simple-bootleg-en-adj-DWASwqjx

Noun

IPA: /ˈbuːtlɛɡ/ Forms: bootleg [singular], bootlegs [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A bootleg is an illegally produced, transported or sold product. Synonyms: contraband
    Sense id: simple-bootleg-en-noun-vFCHYr5x
  2. A bootleg is an unauthorized recording.
    Sense id: simple-bootleg-en-noun-Vd7hX7Lh Categories (other): Music

Verb

IPA: /ˈbuːtlɛɡ/ Forms: bootleg [canonical], bootlegs [third-person, singular], bootlegged [past], bootlegged [past, participle], bootlegging [present, participle]
Head templates: {{verb|bootleg|g}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you bootleg liquor or a copyrighted product, you make, transport and/or sell it illegally.
    Sense id: simple-bootleg-en-verb-YF-Ka2Em
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