Meaning of the word bootlegger in English
What does bootlegger mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bootlegger
US /ˈbuːt.leɡ.ɚ/
UK /ˈbuːt.leɡ.ər/
Noun
a person who makes, distributes, or sells goods illegally, especially alcoholic liquor
Example:
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During Prohibition, a bootlegger could make a fortune selling illegal alcohol.
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The police arrested the bootlegger with a truck full of untaxed cigarettes.