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bootlegging

/ˈbuːtˌlɛɡɪŋ/

Translations

bootleggingnoun

контрабанда

During the Prohibition era, bootlegging was a common practice.

Во времена сухого закона контрабанда была обычной практикой.

Synonyms

illicit trade

bootlegginggerund / present participle

/ˈbuːtˌlɛɡɪŋ/

Used before nouns to describe activities or people involved in illicit trade (e.g., "bootlegging gangs").

Synonyms

bootlegverb

bootlegging

Gerund

bootlegged

Past Simple

bootlegged

Past Participle

bootlegging

Gerund

подделывать

They used to bootleg alcohol during the prohibition era.

Они подделывали алкоголь во времена сухого закона.

незаконно продавать

She was arrested for bootlegging cigarettes.

Её арестовали за незаконную продажу сигарет.

незаконно производить

He was caught trying to bootleg movies.

Его поймали на попытке незаконно производить фильмы.

Synonyms

illegally transport

pirate

distribute illegally

traffic

smuggle

Definitions

bootleggingnoun

The illegal production, distribution, or sale of goods, especially alcohol or recordings.

During the Prohibition era, bootlegging became a widespread activity in the United States.

The unauthorized copying and distribution of audio or video recordings.

Bootlegging of live concerts was rampant in the 1970s.

bootlegginggerund / present participle

Engaged in or relating to the illegal production, copying, or distribution of goods.

Several bootlegging operations were uncovered near the border.

bootlegverb

To make, distribute, or sell something illegally or without authorization.

They were caught trying to bootleg copies of the new movie.

To smuggle or transport something illegally.

During the prohibition era, many people bootlegged alcohol across state lines.

In American football, to execute a bootleg play.

Facing third-and-short, the quarterback bootlegged to the left for a first down.