1. made, sold, or transported illegally

1. an illegal copy or recording of something, especially music or movies
2. illegally made or sold alcoholic liquor
Usage: historical

1. to make, sell, or transport something illegally

Examples

• The police confiscated several bootleg DVDs from the street vendor.
• During Prohibition, bootleg whiskey was common in speakeasies.
• Fans traded bootleg recordings of the concert online.
• The company was accused of bootlegging designer handbags.
• He bought a bootleg copy of the movie before its official release.
• The bootleg alcohol was dangerous because it wasn’t properly distilled.
• Street vendors often bootleg popular merchandise without permission.