bootleg

• Bezeichnet etwas, das illegal hergestellt, verkauft oder verbreitet wird, insbesondere Tonaufnahmen oder Alkohol. Es kann auch allgemein für nicht autorisierte oder gefälschte Produkte stehen.

Describes something that is made, sold, or distributed illegally, especially recordings or alcohol.

1. Illicitly distributed or soldB2informal

   Describes goods, especially recordings or merchandise, that are made, distributed, or sold illegally without authorization.

   Illegal vertrieben

   • He was arrested for selling bootleg DVDs on the street corner.
   • The band's concert was recorded and sold as a bootleg album.
   • Bootleg copies of the software are often full of malware.

   Synonymeblack-marketcontrabandcounterfeitillegalillicitunauthorized

   Antonymeauthorizedlegallicensedofficial

• Substantiv mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: illegal hergestellter oder geschmuggelter Alkohol, besonders Whisky aus Maisbrei, oder der Teil eines Stiefels, der über den Spann des Fußes hinausreicht.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to whiskey that has been illegally distilled from a corn mash, or to the part of a boot that extends above the instep.

1. Illegal whiskeyB2informalamerican

   Whiskey that is made and sold illegally, often distilled from a corn mash.

   Schwarzgebrannter Whiskey

   • During Prohibition, many people made bootleg in hidden stills.
   • He was arrested for selling bootleg to his neighbors.
   • The bootleg had a harsh, smoky taste.

   Synonymefirewaterhomebrewhoochmoonshinerotgutshine

2. B1formal

   The part of a boot that covers the leg above the instep.

   Schaft

   • The bootleg of his riding boots was made of soft leather.
   • She adjusted the bootleg to fit more comfortably around her calf.
   • The bootleg was decorated with intricate stitching.

   Synonymelegshaft

• Etwas illegal herstellen, verbreiten oder verkaufen, insbesondere urheberrechtlich oder markenrechtlich geschützte Waren wie Tonträger oder Merchandising-Artikel.

A verb meaning to produce, distribute, or sell something illegally, especially copyrighted or trademarked goods such as recordings or merchandise.

1. Sell illicit productsB2informal

   To sell or trade goods, especially alcohol, drugs, or other items, in violation of the law.

   Illegal handeln

   • He was arrested for bootlegging whiskey during the prohibition era.
   • They bootlegged cigarettes across the border to avoid taxes.
   • The gang bootlegged counterfeit designer handbags.

   Synonymefencehawkpeddlesmuggletraffic

2. Produce or distribute illegallyB2informal

   To make, copy, or distribute something, such as recordings or software, without proper authorization or legal rights.

   Raubkopien herstellen und verbreiten

   • The band sued the company for bootlegging their live concert recordings.
   • He bootlegged copies of the movie and sold them online.
   • They were caught bootlegging software and faced heavy fines.

   Synonymeblack-marketcounterfeitpiratesmuggletraffic

   Antonymeauthorizelicense